buddy

Example Sentences

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His buddy chose another track that was distinctly non-metal and non-punk.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They don’t recognize each other because, while Kenna and Scotty were dating, Scotty’s buddy since boyhood Ledger was off playing for the Denver Broncos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

To the audience, it’s a heartening buddy dramedy about two boys choosing to forge a brighter path and quickly realizing they make each other better people.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

It is not clear if Epstein's "buddy" referred to here is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

It was a stupid, costly thing to do, but Kelley didn’t hesitate to cover for his buddy.

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