befriended

Example Sentences

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“I think he does it to surprise himself,” says his “Normal” co-star Henry Winkler, who befriended the actor years ago when they met at a taping of “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

During his university years, he befriended Gergely Gulyas -- Orban's current chief of staff -- and met Judit Varga, whom he married in 2006 and who later became justice minister under Orban.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

After 2002, Orbán befriended Árpád Habony, a martial arts instructor and businessman, as his personal guru.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Hoping to reinvigorate Stewart’s career with a newspaper profile, Mr. McDonough eventually befriended the singer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Even though I had befriended many white Communists, I was wary of white influence in the ANC, and I opposed joint campaigns with the party.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela