be familiar

Example Sentences

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Luis’s name will be familiar to some readers from the manifesto he co-authored last year for European competitiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

When our undercover reporter arrived at the Hawaladar in Erbil, the man running it appeared to be familiar with the arrangements.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

While Arbeloa might be familiar with the Castilla players, he admits injuries have limited his exposure to some first-team players, but he is eager to continue building relationships across the squad.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Because the book was still in print, they assumed the public would be familiar with it, too.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow