be familiar
Example Sentences
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These are words that are likely to be familiar to scores of women who have suffered years of seeking a reason for their extreme pain and heavy periods, before finally being told they have endometriosis.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
One of the most brilliant aspects of “Maddie’s Secret” is that one needn’t be familiar with TV movies to find Early’s film funny or entertaining.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
They won’t be familiar with how certain fixtures and fittings operate — from sliding doors to shower handles — and things will inevitably get broken.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
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
“We have to speak with someone. And should something happen to me, I want this person we are going to see to be familiar with your face for future reference. Understand?”
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
