dear friend

Example Sentences

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In a tribute issued at the time of her death, Nirodha's family described her as a "cherished daughter, family member and dear friend to many".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Holly Hunter, who’s a dear friend of mine, we were in that together.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Addressing Xi as his "dear friend", Putin expressed a similar message, saying "the foreign policy alliance between Moscow and Beijing remains an important stabilising factor".

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The clue is in the question, my dear friend, as Lady Whistledown might say.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 6, 2026

“You want to say, ‘My dear friend Lara Buterskaya.

From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green