close friend
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Eve Babitz — who was a close friend of 93-year-old Deanne Mencher, who still makes the cheesecakes at Dan Tana’s — was known for socializing at the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Putellas' close friend Jana Fernandez has flourished since her move from Barcelona to London City last year, and the arrival of Spain defender Mapi Leon is imminent.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It was initially put on the market for $9.5 million in August 2025, just over one year after she died, having been listed by her close friend, Chris Cortazzo, of Compass.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Matthew Modabber, his close friend since high school, oversees Polymarket’s growth efforts as chief marketing officer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
“Even at this moment, I do not know what they regard as classified,’” William confided to a close friend in 1966.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
