close friends
Example Sentences
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"It was emotional in front of people he'd been playing rugby with for three years, and the close friends he'd made through that," said Lloyd.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“There were times when we were at each other’s throats. But we’re truly very close friends now.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
In addition to family members, those include close friends, employers or labor unions, charitable organizations and public entities with programs for first-time or low- to moderate-income buyers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Another was busy holding up their phone and described to an audience of close friends and followers what was going on.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
Donner—who always treated his workers like close friends, like relatives—had invited Gimpys family to his house for dinner more than once.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
