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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl yər /




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The airline already had been selling off aircraft and scaling back its operations, and executives realized Spirit needed to do more, according to people familiar with their thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 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

The animals were evaluated on their ability to recognize familiar objects and environments.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

A source familiar with Nvidia’s Pentagon deal said the agreement involves work with its “Nemotron” AI models, which are used to build AI agents that can complete tasks, not its chips.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He was as familiar with its gleaming mansions as its darkest slums.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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