be familiar
Example Sentences
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Luis’s name will be familiar to some readers from the manifesto he co-authored last year for European competitiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"The public may be familiar with the Princess Mary Christmas tins of World War One, but this Boer War issue was the precursor," he said.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Sekiguchi said he expected people in China to use the Chinese-designed vehicle in a way that would be familiar to Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
I want to re-create an experience for kids who might not be familiar with their catalog — to feel how their parents felt when they heard “What a Fool Believes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
We caught a cab to the fencing venue, so on game day I would be familiar with the layout.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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