be familiar

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The principles behind many of the modern tools would be familiar to woodworkers from previous centuries, believes Alex Marsh, director of operations at Pow, a nonprofit workshop in West London.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But it should be familiar territory for at least two of the stars.

From BBC • May 1, 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

In order to be familiar with the particular notes that a piece of music is likely to use, musicians study scales.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones