familiar with
idiom
: having some knowledge about (something)
We are familiar with the situation.
I'm not very familiar with that area.
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Meta was sent a cease-and-desist order by the EU ordering it to make changes to its less personalized ads option over the coming 60 days or face further fines, according to a source familiar with the matter, who asked to remain anonymous as the information is not public.
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is planning on ending Direct File, the Associated Press reported earlier this month, citing people familiar with the plan.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
If things work out for Kim and co, viewers around the world will be just as familiar with Thailand and Indonesia’s undead.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Two private dealers familiar with the works told the outlet they would be estimated together at around $100 million.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Browne, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
The Trump administration is planning on ending Direct File, the Associated Press reported earlier this month, citing people familiar with the plan.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
If things work out for Kim and co, viewers around the world will be just as familiar with Thailand and Indonesia’s undead.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
Two private dealers familiar with the works told the outlet they would be estimated together at around $100 million.
—Daniel Cassady For Artnews, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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