great friend
Example Sentences
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In our recent meeting, I said, “Lindsey is a great friend of Israel and a cherished friend of mine. We have no better friend than Lindsey.”
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
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
Novak Djokovic said his "great friend" Monfils "deserves every bit of celebration - not only as a tennis player but as a human"
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
And I’ve been really lucky to have a great friend who happens to be one of the definitive filmmakers of our era.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026
She must stay here in Wales for a while longer, where she knew people who could help and advise her, especially her husband’s great friend and partner, Mr Aadnesen.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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