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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl yər /




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The deal puzzled numerous energy investors familiar with the project, which aims to build the first major new oil refinery in the U.S. in about 50 years.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

“So both those guys are confident. They’re kind of a little older, so they’ve been around, and we’re very familiar with both those guys, so it should be pretty seamless.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Höttges plans to retire at the end of 2028 and wants the right successor to be found first, said people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ballas described the number of new elements on this year's show as "quite extraordinary", but added that it will still feel familiar to viewers.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I feel a familiar sliver of awkwardness and shame.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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