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close friend

NOUN
blood brother
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NOUN
blood sister
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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

It feels like this is just the start for the Newcastle United target as close friend Yann Sturm suggested.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Senator from Massachusetts and a close friend of Theodore Roosevelt’s.

From Barron's 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

The lot where Fischer was buried belongs to the family of Gardar Sverisson, a close friend of Miyoko Watai, one of the claimants to the estate of Bobby.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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