Coterie

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(/ˈkəʊtəɹi/)
Noun

1. An exclusive group of people, who associate closely for a common purpose; a clique.
2. A circle of people who associate with one another.
3. A communal burrow of prairie dogs.

… By late August I contacted her as we had to coordinate with the Guardian, which was running the story front page early-mid September during London fashion week, in order to not overlap. No answer. The Guardian was becoming impatient. Why hasn’t Anne sent me her edits I finally asked Robbie—now the Guardian is going to press in two weeks, don’t you guys want to know what I’m gonna write for them? This is the first time I heard of this Robbie said. When did Anne get your piece? Almost three months ago, I said. She asked me to send to her and a coterie of managing editors the e-mail chain so I could substantiate my claim, as if I were lying. I sent them the discovery of evidence. The Guardian is going before us? Robbie asked me. How is that possible?

From the post: How ELLE magazine ruined an incredible interview with enigmatic fashion icon Rei Kawakubo
Source: ELLE on Earth (observer.com)