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close friend

NOUN
blood brother
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NOUN
blood sister
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The second-biggest payday will go to Antonio Gracias, his close friend and longtime investor who has made a career out of backing Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 9, 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

An opinion piece published Wednesday by La Vanguardia newspaper—owned by a close friend of Isak—said Jonathan’s arrest leaves “a bitter taste in the mouth that no toothpaste or mouthwash can wash away.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

On the day of the coup, a close friend of The Generals called Aunty Uju to ask if she was with him.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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