best friend

Example Sentences

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Late in an important game, he put my best friend at second base and me in right field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“Call Up Nancy” is an anthem for anyone who’s ever had a ride-or-die best friend.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He also thanks his wife, pop star Ciara, “for being my greatest blessing, my best friend, my partner through it all,” and the rest of his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Blake says he misses his best friend and the teachers, and how the staff would let him draw when he needed to calm down.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“What the heck, George? Churchill’s always been enough for you before. You know, besides the fact that your grandparents and all your aunts and uncles and cousins and your best friend live here.”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz