Coterie

The political coterie held secret meetings to strategize.

The coterie of scientists is working on developing a cure for the deadly disease.

The coterie of athletes is training hard to represent their country in the upcoming Olympic Games.

The political candidate relied heavily on her coterie of advisors during her campaign.

The politician's coterie gathered in a hotel room to plan their campaign strategy.

The crime boss surrounded himself with a coterie of trusted lieutenants to carry out his orders.