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familiarize

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


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So please, familiarize yourself with it and use it.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

Prior to getting “Backrooms” greenlighted, Parsons and the team at Oddfellows did a test shoot, which allowed an untested virtuoso the opportunity to familiarize himself with how a professional crew works.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2026

It was to be a kind of scout, to familiarize ourselves with the island.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

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

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2022

Start with “Know Before You Go,” a free online program that familiarizes would-be backcountry users with the risks associated with backcountry skiing and riding.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 11, 2021

In 2019, there are only five major conferences, but there are enough broadcast outlets to ensure that no announcing team ever familiarizes itself with any individual program.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2019

Ideally, a player familiarizes himself with a new position during spring training.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2019

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

Over six years of research, Dodson familiarized herself with every aspect of the novel.

From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2023

"We are just trying to get them familiarized with our language and culture," she wrote on Jan. 29, 2022.

From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2022

I don’t remind him that I still haven’t even seen Mr. X, let alone familiarized myself with his luggage.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

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

Start by familiarizing yourself with the fundamentals of the stock that is the focus of the article you’re reading.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 4, 2026

By familiarizing yourself with local tenant protection laws and planning as best as possible, you can help find yourself with sky-high rent far above everyday market prices.

From Salon ● Feb. 15, 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

In each new country, I would initially seal myself away in our hotel familiarizing myself with information about the country’s policies, history, and leadership.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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