confidant

Example Sentences

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While he acknowledged the Labour veteran was a "confidant", who he went to for advice, he insisted: "I didn't regard him as my mentor."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

After the Busan meeting, Trump tapped his confidant Stephen Miller to coordinate China-related actions proposed from different parts of the government, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

One Bass confidant told a source that ‘the mayor didn’t tell the truth when she said she had nothing to do with changing the report.’

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

“He’s a friend, he’s a confidant, and he’s like a Swiss Army knife. He’s helpful with the economy. So I’m gonna miss him.”

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

I can’t make AJ too much of a confidant, because tomorrow will come and he might not remember anything that’s been said, and that might make Nathan suspicious.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan