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boyfriend

[boi-frend] / ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd /


Example Sentences

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“The boyfriend didn’t see a weapon at the time,” said Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Her mother told reporters that her daughter had a boyfriend named David.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Related: ‘We keep our finances separate’: My boyfriend is in his 50s with no retirement savings — how worried should I be?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

"Thank you to my boyfriend, my family, and everyone who has stood by me - it means more than I can explain. For now, I'm taking a bit of time to breathe and recover."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Friends are better than a boyfriend, girlfriend. So a guy gives you his varsity jacket. How many good-looking guys wear glasses? Understand not seeing distance well?”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes