friend of the family
Example Sentences
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Norman Lear, a friend of the family, disagreed.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
After the story was published, a man who claimed to be a friend of the family pointed me to Erik’s TikTok account.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025
Messages sent to Johnson’s agent and a friend of the family seeking comment were not immediately returned.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
The victims were a Canadian couple and their dog, according to Kim Titchener, the founder of Bear Safety and More and also a friend of the family.
From Reuters • Oct. 3, 2023
From that day, Sissy became the adored and trusted friend of the family.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
