friend of the family
Example Sentences
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A friend of the family told the Associated Press that Abdullah was well-known at the mosque and had worked there for more than a decade.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
After the story was published, a man who claimed to be a friend of the family pointed me to Erik’s TikTok account.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
They did not reveal the identity of the woman involved, though a friend of the family confirmed she was not the same woman who cut off Cole Brings Plenty’s hair at the Replay Lounge.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2024
Messages seeking comment sent to Johnson’s agent, a friend of the family, and the Sheffield Steelers were not immediately returned.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
We stayed with a friend of the family named Joyeuse.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
