familiar
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A two-inch triceratops, Jerry sits behind the 6-foot-2 freshman every time the righty takes the mound, serving as a familiar — albeit tiny — face Cervantes can turn to for reassurance.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
During this visit, they became familiar with the driving simulator and other performance assessments to minimize learning effects during the study.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
"The soldiers' faces and the atmosphere of the locations all have that familiar Korean feel, so I'm genuinely excited," said one.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Repairs would cost several hundred million dollars, one of the people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The slight was too familiar, but it was also why I needed the job.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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