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familiarize

[fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz] / fəˈmɪl jəˌraɪz /


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So please, familiarize yourself with it and use it.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

But the 21-year-old in Calgary says he did familiarize himself with the Wikipedia page.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Seniors who do own their own home can also look into reverse-mortgage counseling, if only to familiarize themselves with the issue.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 15, 2026

You should also familiarize yourself with inheritance laws.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026

I would learn information and familiarize myself with ways to categorize it along certain topic lines.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals

She familiarizes herself with an Ulla Johnson or a Proenza Schouler because she comes to Rent the Runway.

From The Verge ● Jul. 26, 2022

This familiarizes children with a variety of foods and makes it more likely for them to enjoy a wider selection of healthful options in the long run.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 11, 2021

In 2019, there are only five major conferences, but there are enough broadcast outlets to ensure that no announcing team ever familiarizes itself with any individual program.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2019

Ideally, a player familiarizes himself with a new position during spring training.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2019

This chapter also familiarizes the reader with each method’s philosophy and principles, unique pedagogy, and practices and activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

They also reviewed the spacecraft's interior layout, tested communication systems, and familiarized themselves with the sounds produced by Dragon's fans and pumps.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

After Hirono said that she had just familiarized Bondi with Trump’s statement, Bondi again insisted that she was not aware of the remarks and had no further comment.

From Salon ● Jan. 15, 2025

Business was steady, and working long shifts behind the counter familiarized them with the neighborhood and community.

From Slate ● Dec. 4, 2024

She added that it was “pretty cool” that many of Swift’s fans are getting familiarized with football because of the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2023

I don’t remind him that I still haven’t even seen Mr. X, let alone familiarized myself with his luggage.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead

The slowdown drill is Taiwan’s first, the office of the president said, aimed at familiarizing the public with “how to ensure uninterrupted communication for themselves and their families in emergencies.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026

The character of Biff Dipper, an engineer, will be found in the ride’s preshow, familiarizing guests with the story of the asteroid that spells impending doom.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 2026

Moving forward, be sure you’re properly preparing for your interview, meaning you are researching the company and familiarizing yourself with the other players in the industry.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026

Covering the criminal justice system in Louisiana often means familiarizing myself with things people in other parts of the country might find shocking.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025

After I finished familiarizing myself with the area, I sat down and tried to think about how I was going to get out of the forest.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah




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