familiarize
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So please, familiarize yourself with it and use it.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 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
An intermission bought time to familiarize oneself with text squeezed onto the cellphone screen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026
“We listened to Lambert, Hendricks & Ross albums to familiarize ourselves with Jon’s vocal style,” Mr. Weir said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
“We’ll start with a practice round, so you can familiarize yourself with our button system. Everyone ready? Which of the following is a mammal? A. Cat B. Bird C. Turtle D. Spider.”
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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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
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
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
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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
The woman told me to bring the food in as they called for it, and I familiarized myself with the kitchen so that I could act quickly when called upon.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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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
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
Mack said he’s spoken with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb or DeBoer two to three times a week this offseason, familiarizing himself with his future system.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
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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