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unfamiliar

[uhn-fuh-mil-yer] / ˌʌn fəˈmɪl yər /




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These tests examine behaviors such as willingness to explore open spaces and interest in unfamiliar mice.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Over the course of five centuries, this Jewish fable’s relationship to Jews and Judaism has evolved in unfamiliar and unexpected ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

He added that, stuck in an unfamiliar country, thousands of miles from home, where the main languages are French and Lingala and few people speak English or Spanish, there is just "nothing to do".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

This outbreak is being caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola – it is one of three species known to cause outbreaks but is relatively unfamiliar.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

He turned right, and entered what began to seem like a maze of unfamiliar streets.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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