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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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For decades, the ski area was an insider’s secret, but the resort consolidation of the 1990s came for Mt. Bachelor.
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Even some Trump-friendly crypto insiders were uncomfortable with the brazen profiteering of the Trump-coin schemes.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The insider also made note of Trump's history of verbally attacking the Obamas and making disparaging comments about people of color, which may have also contributed to Michelle’s absence.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Originally hosted by veteran spotters Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Freddie Kraft, along with industry insider Casey Boat, the show became renowned for the dynamic banter and chemistry among the hosts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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John Branch, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Even some Trump-friendly crypto insiders were uncomfortable with the brazen profiteering of the Trump-coin schemes.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025
The insider also made note of Trump's history of verbally attacking the Obamas and making disparaging comments about people of color, which may have also contributed to Michelle’s absence.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Originally hosted by veteran spotters Brett Griffin, T.J. Majors, and Freddie Kraft, along with industry insider Casey Boat, the show became renowned for the dynamic banter and chemistry among the hosts.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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