friend
Example Sentences
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“My friend was working at the LA Weekly, and he put out the teeniest little blurb. All these people showed up who weren’t in our film club. It was such a moment.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
My best friend, Lucyann, lived across the street, and was a year younger.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
When Putin last visited Beijing in September 2025, Xi welcomed him with open arms as an "old friend" -- language the Chinese leader did not extend to Trump last week.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The 43-year-old said his pug, called Alan Shearer after the ex-England football captain, was his "dearest friend" and "guardian angel".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
After a moment I lay back and let her clean it, still holding onto Obeah’s ruff, holding onto a friend.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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