31.   Sonya and Ida had once been close friends.

32.   The brilliant artist Peter Ellenshaw a close friend of Bill, was in a similar situation.

33.   The two boys grew up side by side and became close friends.

34.   Their leaders, who were once close personal friends, are no longer on speaking terms.

35.   Their relationship has developed slowly, but they now consider each other close friends.

36.   They approached each other without hesitation, shook hands as if they were close friends and smiled broadly.

37.   They are close friends and business associates.

38.   They were close friends of my parents when we lived in Minneapolis.

39.   They were close personal friends in addition to business partners.

40.   We had a quiet wedding, with just a few close friends and relatives.