loved one

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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

This is a pair of films for anyone who’s lost a loved one, or for anyone who’s just plain lost.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

When dealing with a major life event, such as the passing of a loved one and inheritance, it is best to lay your assumptions aside and make decisions carefully.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

He knew they had been brought up together, had known each other sixty years, had never not loved one another deeply, and it thrilled him when he could hear them arguing.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman