familiar with

phrase

: having some knowledge about (something)
We are familiar with the situation.
I'm not very familiar with that area.

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The Hawks have agreed to bring back center Jock Landale, according to a person familiar with the situation. Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 He has not been contacted by the Justice Department about any potential or ongoing probe, according to a person familiar with the matter granted anonymity to speak frankly about the situation. Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Key Facts Construction crews were working on the South Lawn helipad project on Monday night, which is now blocked off from view by a large black fence, the Post reported citing three anonymous sources familiar with the plans. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Oman recently delivered a proposal to the US and other allies on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a regional diplomat and a US source familiar with the matter. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiar with

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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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