dear friend
Example Sentences
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"My dear friend Ann" is the headline of the Daily Mirror, as Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood describes the late politician as "an amazing human being, and brave."
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
About 43% of those surveyed said they simply haven’t gotten around to it, much like your dear friend, while many also feel estate planning isn’t a priority or that they don’t have enough assets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
“He said, ‘You know, this was the ringtone for a very dear friend of mine on my phone who had just recently passed away,’” says Parker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
And, of course, there was also the passing of Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood, who had been Chris Cornell’s roommate and dear friend.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
“And you tell that Aibileen, the next time she wants to write about my dear friend Elizabeth, uh-huh,” she says, flashing a crude smile.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
