dear friend

Example Sentences

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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

Fans took this confession as a devastating betrayal of Miller, who dated Wilson and was, until recently, Batula’s dear friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Iommi said he was "absolutely devastated" to have lost "a very dear friend".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The show’s creator, Sam Levinson, shared a statement with Variety saying he’s heartbroken by the loss of a dear friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

I finally met Andre Zietsman, and he proved a dear friend.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane