close friend

Example Sentences

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A close friend of Epstein's, Brunel ran the New York branch of modelling agency Karin Models.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

My dear close friend, that is a beautiful thing.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

She was accompanied by Pauline Macías, a Brazilian judoka, MMA fighter and close friend since the age of 11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

When a close friend quits, they go down 36 percent.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

Adina hadn’t had a close friend since Roxie Black in fourth grade, who let Adina borrow her headband.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray