great friend

Example Sentences

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Ten years later, seated in the Oval Office, he would tell Italy’s then prime minister that Pavarotti, who died in 2007, was a “friend of mine, great friend of mine.”

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“We’ve lost a great friend and one of the best Vikings teammates,” Jordan said in a statement released by the team.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Welsh said Hogg was "a great friend to so many people" who brought everyone together.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"It is with enormous sadness that we confirm the death of our great friend and bandmate Perry Bamonte," it said.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Up until that moment, Maximilian’s mother had viewed the night nurse as a great friend and ally.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix