familiarity
Example Sentences
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“Widow’s Bay” reaches deep into that bag of tropes, but it’s all part of the game; familiarity breeds anticipation, which breeds fear.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Nvidia shares showed little reaction following Google’s AI chip announcement, indicating investor familiarity with competition.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It seems like familiarity might be the biggest reason you’re considering moving back to San Francisco.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
He has faced criticism at times in his Rangers career and perhaps familiarity and a lack of silverware bred that, despite all his attributes.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
I said, “I know what you’re trying to say, Mr. Leroy. It boils down to familiarity breeds contempt.”
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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The Color of My Words
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Elijah of Buxton
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