For 36 years Farnes was Milligan's agent, manager, confidante and whipping post.
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The in-season firing of batting coach Rick Down, a Randolph confidante, was bad.
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Charles had a major falling out in May with his closest confidante Darius Guppy.
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Nell is 14 and very much her own cat and she's my confidante and I sing to her.
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Discuss options with a confidante and you'll find your way out of a tight corner.
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Then she sent her confidante Lord Fleming to Sadler to report the conversation.
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To us, she was a sister, a friend, a confidante and a superb creative partner.
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A story on Yahoo Sports, written by Fisher confidante Mike Silver, reset the odds.
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He became her closest confidante, companion, and business manager until her death.
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A female confidant
In media, the confidant (feminine: confidante, same pronunciation) character is usually someone the lead character confides in and trusts. Typically, these consist of the best friend, relative, doctor or boss. ...
A character who shares secrets, personal information, or discussions of intimate or internal conflicts with another.
Harassers of this type approach subordinates, or students, as equals or friends, sharing about their own life experiences and difficulties, inventing stories to win admiration and sympathy, and inviting subordinates to share theirs so as to make them feel valued and trusted. ...
A trusted friend of the protagonist who shares his or her thoughts, feelings and intentions.