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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a shared friend" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a friend that is mutually known by two or more people.
Example: "We both know Sarah; she's a shared friend of ours from college."
Alternatives: "a mutual friend" or "a common friend".
Exact(3)
A shared friend, another world.
Instead, talk about the person's hobby, the weather, food, or a shared friend.
If not, you can try getting their number from a shared friend.
Similar(57)
Rather, the identification is possible only in virtue of the prior identity of all citizens as members of a group constituted by a shared friend-enemy distinction (CPD 10-14; LL 27-28).
This combined measure provided an index of shared friends for each twin pair.
Linked by a diffuse network of shared friends and land, they would be impossible to locate without insider knowledge.
For her part Ms. Dizzia attributed their affinity to having a shared network of friends.
They became friends through a shared passion for radio comedy.
A snack shared between friends is a beautiful thing.
My hunch was validated when a dear friend shared what another friend of ours told her following my miscarriage.
One of the participants shared a friend's, and talked about emotional trauma a malicious act could cause.
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