overfamiliar

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An apology letter written by Kuppuswamy was also submitted to the tribunal, "however, this letter... did not accept any fault but rather apologised if anyone had 'misinterpreted' his actions or intentions as inappropriate or overfamiliar".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Directed by Kelly Kitchens, “Snowed In” sidesteps the overwrought and overfamiliar qualities of so many holiday shows without tipping into full-on counterprogramming mode.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023

Three of opera’s most memorable scores, each distinctive, none overfamiliar, all performed with care and passion.

From New York Times • Sep. 30, 2022

Other bits center around flaky co-workers, callous HR reps and overfamiliar recruiters.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2022

The orchestra had started to play again, a sensuous, creamy melody which was making the most of its brief reign as Broadway's leading song-hit, overfamiliar to her from a hundred repetitions.

From The Adventures of Sally by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)