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A workplace, hospital, classroom, or other everyday setting might appear in a dream, but it would often be combined with unrelated places, shifting viewpoints, or unfamiliar surroundings.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
When Nirmala Rani arrived in the Leeds suburb of Hyde Park in 1979, life felt quiet and unfamiliar.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
When the conversation shifts to an unfamiliar book or article, for instance, Abbaraju will call up an AI summary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
They argued that out-of-state doctors are not licensed to practice in California and might be unfamiliar with state laws and standards of care, putting patients at risk and making oversight and disciplinary action difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
“I’m not going to an unfamiliar city to help that thief,” Alex says.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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