be familiar

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The principles behind many of the modern tools would be familiar to woodworkers from previous centuries, believes Alex Marsh, director of operations at Pow, a nonprofit workshop in West London.

From BBC • May 11, 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 most people might be familiar with helium as a filler for balloons, the gas is used as a coolant, including in semiconductor manufacturing and MRI machines.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026

You may be familiar with the phrase 'four seasons in one day' used to describe the weather in spring.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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