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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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In a recent survey of awards insiders by The Los Angeles Times, Wicked ranked 18th overall in its best picture chances — three-quarters of those surveyed didn’t cite Wicked at all — though that was taken before the movie became a phenomenon.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2024
However, the Lions have made a decision on both Montgomery and St. Brown.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed that both Montgomery and St. Brown are being listed as active despite popping up on the injury report as questionable.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
But according to some insiders, her new and refreshing look is all natural.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 27 Nov. 2024
Nine Democrats and four Republicans have announced plans to run for governor or are seen as potential candidates by political insiders.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Insider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insider. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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