loved one
Example Sentences
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“But it should be the tragic exception that you cut off a parent or loved one, not business as usual in therapy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“But if you don’t have a loved one nearby,” she continued, “you always have me: Robin Byrd.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
On Tuesday, she shared photos of her friends and family, and a video of a loved one accompanying her as she walks through the hospital.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
In office suites and on factory floors across the country, millions of workers are coping with another major responsibility outside of their jobs — caring for an aging parent, spouse or other loved one.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
I don’t want to cry for Edward—at least not in the deep, personal way that you cry for a friend or loved one.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
