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The phrase "a close friend to" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to show a close relationship or bond with someone. Example: She has been a close friend to me for years, always supporting me through thick and thin.
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In the event that the abuse is taking place behind the closed doors of a marriage, speak to a close friend to help you secure information, file a report, hire a lawyer, or simply get out of the marriage.
Kaufman remained a close friend to his dying day.
When I was 18, I lost a close friend to a car accident.
We have known him as a close friend to our family for more than 45 years.
Most have lost a family member or a close friend to the war.
He is a close friend to the rapper Jay-Z, a part-owner of the Nets.
The Duchess of Devonshire, for instance, radiates these characteristics, and was a close friend to Jack Kennedy.
A close friend to many of our artists, Charlie will be remembered for his kindness and warmth to all.
Caught between the two men is the Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte, a close friend to Mr. Clemens.
He never expected to come back, but he also never expected Andy Pettitte, a close friend, to leave the Yankees.
Zenia will be sorely missed, but she will always be a close friend to me and my family".
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