be familiar
Example Sentences
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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
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
"The public may be familiar with the Princess Mary Christmas tins of World War One, but this Boer War issue was the precursor," he said.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“Thank you for calling on time. Should that name be familiar to me?” asked his dad.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
