close friend

Example Sentences

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"Sound judgement is to deploy that asset, that soft power, at the right time," the King's close friend told BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Mandelson, a close friend of Jeffrey Epstein, was removed from the Washington job last year and is under police investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For his latest challenge, David was running to fundraise for Scottish Mountain Rescue in memory of his close friend, Luke Ireland.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Upon exiting, he enthusiastically endorsed his close friend, Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

While Tony doesn’t classify as a close friend, we have worked on a couple of assignments together so I know where he lives.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher