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confidante

[kon-fi-dant, -dahnt, kon-fi-dant, -dahnt] / ˌkɒn fɪˈdænt, -ˈdɑnt, ˈkɒn fɪˌdænt, -ˌdɑnt /


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Myanmar campaigners denounced on Tuesday US lobbyist Roger Stone, a close confidante of President Donald Trump, for accepting $50,000 a month to "rebuild" the Southeast Asian government's relations with Washington.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Sriram Krishnan, a senior policy adviser focused on AI at the White House and a close confidante of White House AI adviser David Sacks, is also involved in the efforts, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Alumni from “Yellowstone” returning in “Marshals” include Gil Birmingham as tribal Chairman Thomas Rainwater and Mo Brings Plenty as his confidante Mo.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Kweon, once seen as a close confidante of Yoon, was arrested last Wednesday.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

There was at least Daisy Mae, ever my gentle confidante.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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