close friends

Example Sentences

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So when my wife, Julie, and I were invited to Long Island for the ordination of a son of close friends, we gladly accepted—even though we didn’t really know the ropes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Brandon Wolf, who survived the attack but lost two close friends, has become one of the most visible voices in the push for gun reform and LGBTQ+ rights.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

"It was emotional in front of people he'd been playing rugby with for three years, and the close friends he'd made through that," said Lloyd.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“There were times when we were at each other’s throats. But we’re truly very close friends now.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

As a result of spending all her time in college with Raj, she continued, she did not make many close friends.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri