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- really close friends who like to do everything together and are always sharing secrets
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- hopes that the new governor will be a friend to environmental causes
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10 Words Conjuring Hell and the Devil
10 Words Conjuring Hell and the Devil
Going beyond the fire and brimstone
Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Escape your family and celebrate with friends
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Older Than They Look: 'Hipster,' 'Rap,' and More
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“Friend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/friend. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of friend was before the 12th century
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