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
Chris Chilliza, an independent journalist and friend of the family, reported the news on X.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 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
Messages sent to Johnson’s agent and a friend of the family seeking comment were not immediately returned.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
After a few months at home, he went to live with a friend of the family in Burundi.
From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana
