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familiarize

[fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz] / fəˈmɪl jəˌraɪz /


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But the 21-year-old in Calgary says he did familiarize himself with the Wikipedia page.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Seniors who do own their own home can also look into reverse-mortgage counseling, if only to familiarize themselves with the issue.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with the current market.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.

From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026

I walked around to familiarize myself with my vicinity.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah

A jagged, Tarantinian flashback structure slowly familiarizes us with the plotters.

From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023

Max Walker-Silverman, who wrote and directed this lovely first feature, familiarizes us with Faye’s daily routine before he even gives us a good look at her face.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2022

She familiarizes herself with an Ulla Johnson or a Proenza Schouler because she comes to Rent the Runway.

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2022

Kurilla, confirmed to his post in February, is traveling throughout Central Asia this month, meeting with American diplomats and foreign counterparts as he familiarizes himself with what has been one of the Pentagon’s highest-profile assignments.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022

This chapter also familiarizes the reader with each method’s philosophy and principles, unique pedagogy, and practices and activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

They also reviewed the spacecraft's interior layout, tested communication systems, and familiarized themselves with the sounds produced by Dragon's fans and pumps.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

Business was steady, and working long shifts behind the counter familiarized them with the neighborhood and community.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2024

She added that it was “pretty cool” that many of Swift’s fans are getting familiarized with football because of the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

It's a change from her previous albums "Hot Pink" and Grammy-nominated "Planet Her," which fans familiarized themselves with her pop sound and look.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2023

After my previous experience on the horns I had familiarized myself with the Rerum Codex, the University’s official rules.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

The slowdown drill is Taiwan’s first, the office of the president said, aimed at familiarizing the public with “how to ensure uninterrupted communication for themselves and their families in emergencies.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

Moving forward, be sure you’re properly preparing for your interview, meaning you are researching the company and familiarizing yourself with the other players in the industry.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

Covering the criminal justice system in Louisiana often means familiarizing myself with things people in other parts of the country might find shocking.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025

His attorney, Jay Mykytiuk, said he was still familiarizing himself with the facts of the case and didn’t have immediate comment.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024

Valentina, Polina, and Marina spent the summer training for the flight and familiarizing themselves with the Rodina.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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