be familiar
Example Sentences
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Sekiguchi said he expected people in China to use the Chinese-designed vehicle in a way that would be familiar to Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Some lines may be familiar: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation”; “Our life is frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify!”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Some policies, like public grocery stores and rent caps, will be familiar to supporters of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist whose campaign energised American progressives.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
I want to re-create an experience for kids who might not be familiar with their catalog — to feel how their parents felt when they heard “What a Fool Believes.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
We caught a cab to the fencing venue, so on game day I would be familiar with the layout.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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