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familiar name



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On a tough night at the very start of a new season, against a dogged Dundee, it was a familiar name that helped Celtic usher in victory.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

Until recently, Kunal Shah was a familiar name mainly within India's startup and investor circles.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

The Walt Disney Co. decided it was best to call ESPN’s standalone streaming service by its familiar name.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2025

While cassava isn't a familiar name in the U.S. just yet, it's well on its way.

From Salon May 6, 2024

“Would you mind Handel for a familiar name? There’s a charming piece of music by Handel, called the Harmonious Blacksmith.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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