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familiarize

[fuh-mil-yuh-rahyz] / fəˈmɪl jəˌraɪz /


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Without needing to build a website or familiarize themselves with a forum, any netizen could start or join a conversation at any time.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

So please, familiarize yourself with it and use it.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Prior to getting “Backrooms” greenlighted, Parsons and the team at Oddfellows did a test shoot, which allowed an untested virtuoso the opportunity to familiarize himself with how a professional crew works.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

You should also familiarize yourself with inheritance laws.

From MarketWatch Jan. 28, 2026

“We’ll start with a practice round, so you can familiarize yourself with our button system. Everyone ready? Which of the following is a mammal? A. Cat B. Bird C. Turtle D. Spider.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

Max Walker-Silverman, who wrote and directed this lovely first feature, familiarizes us with Faye’s daily routine before he even gives us a good look at her face.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2022

She familiarizes herself with an Ulla Johnson or a Proenza Schouler because she comes to Rent the Runway.

From The Verge Jul. 26, 2022

This familiarizes children with a variety of foods and makes it more likely for them to enjoy a wider selection of healthful options in the long run.

From Washington Post Aug. 11, 2021

In 2019, there are only five major conferences, but there are enough broadcast outlets to ensure that no announcing team ever familiarizes itself with any individual program.

From Slate Nov. 7, 2019

This chapter also familiarizes the reader with each method’s philosophy and principles, unique pedagogy, and practices and activities.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

They also reviewed the spacecraft's interior layout, tested communication systems, and familiarized themselves with the sounds produced by Dragon's fans and pumps.

From Science Daily Feb. 2, 2026

Business was steady, and working long shifts behind the counter familiarized them with the neighborhood and community.

From Slate Dec. 4, 2024

She added that it was “pretty cool” that many of Swift’s fans are getting familiarized with football because of the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 24, 2023

Over six years of research, Dodson familiarized herself with every aspect of the novel.

From New York Times Apr. 7, 2023

After my previous experience on the horns I had familiarized myself with the Rerum Codex, the University’s official rules.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

The slowdown drill is Taiwan’s first, the office of the president said, aimed at familiarizing the public with “how to ensure uninterrupted communication for themselves and their families in emergencies.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Moving forward, be sure you’re properly preparing for your interview, meaning you are researching the company and familiarizing yourself with the other players in the industry.

From MarketWatch Jan. 16, 2026

Covering the criminal justice system in Louisiana often means familiarizing myself with things people in other parts of the country might find shocking.

From Salon Sep. 3, 2025

Cunningham, who had also played and coached under Wooden, didn’t need any familiarizing with the frugal ways of UCLA’s athletic department.

From Los Angeles Times May 10, 2023

In each new country, I would initially seal myself away in our hotel familiarizing myself with information about the country’s policies, history, and leadership.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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