be familiar
Example Sentences
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They won’t be familiar with how certain fixtures and fittings operate — from sliding doors to shower handles — and things will inevitably get broken.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
"The public may be familiar with the Princess Mary Christmas tins of World War One, but this Boer War issue was the precursor," he said.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Sekiguchi said he expected people in China to use the Chinese-designed vehicle in a way that would be familiar to Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Some lines may be familiar: “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation”; “Our life is frittered away by detail ... simplify, simplify!”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
It's useful, therefore, to be familiar with the terms commonly used to describe each element.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
