familiar
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They do something just as important: they show that the story of human origins was more crowded, more competitive, and more unpredictable than the familiar textbook version suggests.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Federal prosecutors in Miami have been working to secure an indictment against Castro, and could announce a criminal case as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Amid all the innovations in ad buying and audience measurement presented during the week, many of the programs and personalities offered up by the major networks and streamers were extremely familiar.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
Written, directed and edited by Barker, “Obsession” comes from a simple, familiar premise, executed with a dark and dread-filled flair.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“The woman said he came this way,” said another voice, also familiar.
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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List 10
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Workshop 4, Part 1
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