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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl yər /




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"We reversed the form language of certain things that we know so well," he added, turning familiar pieces into unexpected looks.

From Barron's

Arenas is considered “probable” for Wednesday’s game, a person familiar with his status but not authorized to speak publicly told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

But Walmart had too much product in the lowest price range, while most shoppers bought in the midrange of quality and price, said a person familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Investors returned to familiar playbooks: dumping stocks that would be stung by tariffs, and piling into sectors—and other asset classes—that benefit from heightened geopolitical tensions.

From The Wall Street Journal

The London-based firm had large stakes in U.S. jet-engine maker GE Aerospace, French aerospace supplier Safran and European plane maker Airbus, according to people familiar with the firm’s positioning and regulatory disclosures.

From The Wall Street Journal