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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

The latest reporting about his voting practices “is just another example of playing fast and loose with a law you must be familiar with as attorney general,” Jillson said.

From Salon Jul. 28, 2026

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

Chitto never knew what she would be familiar with and what she wouldn’t.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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