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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl yər /




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The Financial Times reported earlier this month that Trian Fund Management, Nelson Peltz’s hedge fund, has sought investor backing to take Wendy’s private, citing people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

CBS News reported that the possible indictment would focus on the 1996 downing of two civilian planes manned by anti-Castro pilots, citing US officials familiar with the matter.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Bulky surgical lights loom over a vacant room transformed into a life-size version of Twister, complete with brightly colored decals resembling the familiar red, yellow, green and blue game mat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

And for Dominic, who was alive to see Arsenal's previous three Premier League victories, it was nice to have the familiar feeling of success back.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A voice that is devastatingly familiar breathes through the speaker.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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