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The Samba surname will be familiar to those of a certain age who have followed the Premier League.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Skincare enthusiasts may be familiar with the double-cleanse routine for the face: An oil-based cleanser or balm followed by a water-based cleanser.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Further, they can be hard for primary care doctors, who might not be familiar with every tick-borne affliction, to catch.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

If you are over the age of, say, 14, you might not be familiar with daughter-father duo Salish and Jordan Matter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

You may be familiar with an old business saying, “think outside the box.”

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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