familiarize
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As you open up the cats to more rooms in your home, make sure you keep an eye on them and familiarize yourself with all the hiding spots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Department of Water and Power, the Phoenix-born artist would often carry his camera and familiarize himself with the city while working as a meter reader.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
You’ll also want to familiarize yourself with the current market.
From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026
Before diving into specific recipes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with ingredients that can be used in lieu of onions, Chavez says.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
The only thing all the intended disorientation had accomplished was to familiarize her with the building.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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A jagged, Tarantinian flashback structure slowly familiarizes us with the plotters.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
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
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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
She noted that she had familiarized herself with the role and those who had previously played it before going forward with her own interpretation and performance.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
The woman told me to bring the food in as they called for it, and I familiarized myself with the kitchen so that I could act quickly when called upon.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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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
His attorney, Jay Mykytiuk, said he was still familiarizing himself with the facts of the case and didn’t have immediate comment.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2024
After I finished familiarizing myself with the area, I sat down and tried to think about how I was going to get out of the forest.
From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah
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