familiar with
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It was Smith’s idea to bring back Bayless as a special guest, according to a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Toward the end of 2025, Olsen flew to Georgia to meet with Paul Brown, the head of the FBI’s Atlanta field office, according to people familiar with the matter.
From Salon • May 4, 2026
The president had developed a strong bond with Curran during the “in-between years,” when Trump was out of power, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
"There's something about being with someone who's very familiar with the process, who is matter-of-fact and at home with it and compassionate - that really helps," Behrens says.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
There she heard nothing unusual, although she was by now quite familiar with the strange, dark forest scene that was painted on the wall.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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