befriended

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After our visit to Adat Reyim, an inclusive, independent synagogue in Springfield, Virginia, I befriended its spiritual leader, Rabbi Bruce Aft.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“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

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

She wanted to find Captain Denny, the helicopter pilot who’d befriended her when she’d first arrived in Vietnam, overwhelmed and scared.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge