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unfamiliar

[uhn-fuh-mil-yer] / ˌʌn fəˈmɪl jər /




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If you don’t already have a camera, or are replacing one, stay away from cheap or unfamiliar brands, says Paul Marrapese, a California cybersecurity specialist who has researched hacked webcams.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

A 2017 study in North Carolina found more than 90% of alpha-gal cases were misdiagnosed, often as food poisoning, because doctors were unfamiliar with it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

By the time the sneaker giants came to their senses, they had already ceded that prime real estate to the unfamiliar, funny-looking products that have invaded our closets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

Resist “urgent” prompts to click on unfamiliar emails or text messages.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026

I hadn’t studied math since long division, and the concepts were unfamiliar.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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