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

One pays faithful homage to the original film noir titles of the 1940s, while the latter aims to entice audiences who might not be familiar with the monochromatic palette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Sekiguchi said he expected people in China to use the Chinese-designed vehicle in a way that would be familiar to Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

It was his usage, then, not Koyré’s, that Butterfield adopted with some discomfort, believing that it would already be familiar to many of his listeners and readers.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton