family friend
noun
: a person who has known and spent time with one's family
She is a family friend.
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In the second image in the carousel, the Kendra alum could be seen cheesing it up at a restaurant with Alijah, Hank, and a family friend.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
In fact, according to the outlet, his dog initially didn't want to leave his owner's side at all, but is currently being cared for by a family friend.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Police:Suspect dead after shooting at Santa Monica College severely injures employee
GoFundMe created for three victims of Oʻahu North Shore
A family friend of the Oklahoma women created a GoFundMe page to help with the expenses that have accumulated while the two are in Hawaii.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
On September 4, Aspinwall heard a commotion outside his room, went to see what was going on and was shot, a family friend previously told CNN.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
In fact, according to the outlet, his dog initially didn't want to leave his owner's side at all, but is currently being cared for by a family friend.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Police:Suspect dead after shooting at Santa Monica College severely injures employee
GoFundMe created for three victims of Oʻahu North Shore
A family friend of the Oklahoma women created a GoFundMe page to help with the expenses that have accumulated while the two are in Hawaii.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
On September 4, Aspinwall heard a commotion outside his room, went to see what was going on and was shot, a family friend previously told CNN.
—Dalia Faheid, CNN, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Family friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/family%20friend. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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