friend of the family

Example Sentences

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“Very creative wedding,” said one friend of the family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

The Brit Awards said Williams was personally invited by Sharon Osbourne to be a part of the moment, as "a long-standing fan of the music and friend of the family".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

After the story was published, a man who claimed to be a friend of the family pointed me to Erik’s TikTok account.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

The victims were a Canadian couple and their dog, according to Kim Titchener, the founder of Bear Safety and More and also a friend of the family.

From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023

“A friend of the family gave them to my parents, but they can’t go. It’s no big thing,” Adam said quickly.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman