The friendships she was beginning to have, fragile as young plants in spring.

Drinking tea and getting to know one another, a strong friendship was beginning to form.

So began a friendship that has lasted for more than 30 years.

It was during the course of these conversations that our friendship began.

Thus began a long professional collaboration and friendship between the two.

A friendship began in a sport whose competitors are not particularly close.

Thus began a close friendship and professional relationship that would last until her death.

Our friendship began and ran its course against this background.

Their friendship began in primary school, and continued into adulthood.

Her friendship with him began soon after she arrived at the School.