close-knit
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“It was during that time that we established a close-knit friendship and we were well-received by the community as a broadcast duo.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
During the earlier phase, people buried in the tomb were often members of the same extended families, suggesting close-knit groups spanning multiple generations.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Feinberg has surrounded himself with a close-knit circle of advisers with Cerberus ties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Victoria's Alpine region is home to a very small, close-knit community, where both the Freeman family and the slain officers Neal Thompson and Vadim de Waart were well-known.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
“It’s a close-knit community, but fine. I can ask later. So...what are you working on?”
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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