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None of the 12 potential jurors questioned in court on the first day appeared to be acquainted with any of the parties, but the issue quickly became apparent soon after.

From Reuters Oct. 28, 2021

“It is a sound and important principle that the representative ought to be acquainted with the interests and circumstances of his constituents.”

From Fox News Aug. 6, 2020

With this in mind, all people should be acquainted with the terms probable cause and reasonable suspicion.

From Encyclopedia.com Jun. 26, 2018

You know yours; so should she be acquainted with hers.

From New York Times Jan. 24, 2018

Frankly, I have been studying various religions as a hobby ever since I read volumes 36,44, 45 of the Harvard Classics, which you may be acquainted with.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger




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