be acquainted with

Example Sentences

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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

“What a very great pleasure it will be to you! and Mrs. Weston is so anxious to be acquainted with him, that she must be almost as happy as yourself.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen