friend of a friend

Example Sentences

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At least once, a friend of a friend asked if he could come through after seeing his friends’ locations at Rishi’s apartment.

From Slate • Dec. 14, 2025

It wasn’t long before they “bumped heads” with Pharrell, who was a friend of a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

“A friend of a friend was stunned to find out that Jessica is a modern artist,” Matt McDermott, Pratt’s partner and collaborator, said over the phone.

From New York Times • Apr. 30, 2024

"I didn't think anything of it because it was a friend of a friend," said Sian, from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

“A friend of a friend of a friend is a Nimbus agent. Word got to me only yesterday, and I came as quickly as I could.”

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman