loved one

Example Sentences

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If a person in the diocese comes to fear that they or their loved one has been bodily possessed by a demon, the diocese launches an investigation involving medical, psychological, and psychiatric testing.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Benz's story highlights a familiar script: an emotionally charged call purportedly from a loved one in trouble -- arrested, in a car accident or caught up in a crime -- who needs money.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The money and any interest, dividends or capital gains will not be taxed while you are alive, and if a loved one inherits the account, their tax consequences will be limited.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"You must remember that my son has lost a deeply loved one, he's lost his companion in life. And we can't even grieve… Everyone is against us," she said.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Sometimes they were the only ones I could talk to, as their loved one lay immobilized nearby, heavily sedated or asleep.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama