unfamiliar
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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
Often, it’s trauma that changes us, that pushes us past the confines of what we know to be righteous and toward something cruel and unusual — a picture of ourselves that looks unfamiliar.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Elise was found unresponsive at the weekend and Victoria criticised the response, telling the inquiry some staff were unfamiliar with patients and procedures on the ward.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
“This removes a hurdle that prevented average taxpayers unfamiliar with complex tax rules for asking for penalty relief,” Frost said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
He walked at a fast clip, feeling quite excited because this was, after all, an excursion into the unchartered and unfamiliar.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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