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

He convinces his childhood best friend to let him co-host his son’s wedding alongside a “younger and flashier” wedding MC — played by Gold —who had already been hired.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“You heard about it all the time at parties. My best friend was like, ‘That story is rabbit hole upon rabbit hole upon rabbit hole — no one knows what really happened.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

I’ve found someone who knows how to be a best friend.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler