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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl yər /




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Every El Nino is different, but major events often follow familiar patterns.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The company is weighing significant cuts to what it charges for tokens, the unit of measurement artificial-intelligence firms use to bill for their products, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Shotwell shares Musk’s ambitious vision for SpaceX and is unwaveringly loyal to him, people familiar with the relationship say.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

I think for some people, particularly in the UK, they’re familiar with the world that’s portrayed here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I bolted out the door and ran onto the busy sidewalk, frantically looking up and down the street, scanning for his familiar face.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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