close relationship

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Germany and the new Russian Federation grew closer in the 21st century as relations took on a personal dimension, with Gerhard Schröder, the Social Democratic chancellor, building a close relationship with Mr. Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

People working for Netanyahu were told to focus messaging and social-media posts on the close relationship between the two men, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Infantino defended his close relationship with President Trump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the misconduct tribunal found a close relationship continued and Patel continued to prescribe the controlled medication until January 2023, claiming the patient made threats to expose their relationship.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

He forged a close relationship with J. Edgar Hoover, hectoring the FBI director to institute ever more intensive surveillance of Oppenheimer’s movements and telephone calls.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik