friend of the family
Example Sentences
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A friend of the family told the Associated Press that Abdullah was well-known at the mosque and had worked there for more than a decade.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
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
They did not reveal the identity of the woman involved, though a friend of the family confirmed she was not the same woman who cut off Cole Brings Plenty’s hair at the Replay Lounge.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2024
Messages seeking comment sent to Johnson’s agent, a friend of the family, and the Sheffield Steelers were not immediately returned.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023
Another such easily satisfied friend of the family was Bathilda Bagshot, the celebrated magical historian who has lived in Godric’s Hollow for many years.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
