close friend

Example Sentences

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But Pulte also claimed to have been uniquely close to his grandfather, Coe’s close friend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Arnaldi, 25, was due to play his close friend Flavio Cobolli in the French Open last four on Friday, but pulled out shortly before the match because of a virus.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Monroe’s estate was controlled by Anna Strasberg, the second wife of Monroe’s acting coach and close friend, Lee Strasberg, since his death in 1982.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Mr. Cornyn is a close friend, and I volunteered to raise money for his political action committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

“We went over that. There are members of the English tribe in the army, of course, but none of them is a close friend of the Matsikas,” Arm said.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer