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a person who belongs to a group or organization and has special knowledge about it
Political insiders say that she is planning to run for president. The book gives fans an insider's view of Hollywood.
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His first Maserati, the MC20 sports car, drew immediate praise from the brand's followers and industry insiders.
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
An insider tells IndieWire the Academy’s decision is final without the chance for an appeal and another song will not be added on the shortlist to replace it.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Industry insiders note that approximately 30% of RSVP’s greenlit projects were passed on by other producers before finding success under Screwvala’s guidance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Six of the largest stockholders were corporate insiders, defined as holders of more than 5% of Albertsons shares each.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Korn, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
An insider tells IndieWire the Academy’s decision is final without the chance for an appeal and another song will not be added on the shortlist to replace it.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 20 Dec. 2024
Industry insiders note that approximately 30% of RSVP’s greenlit projects were passed on by other producers before finding success under Screwvala’s guidance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
Six of the largest stockholders were corporate insiders, defined as holders of more than 5% of Albertsons shares each.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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