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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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Guests familiar with The Leinster’s sister property, The Dean, will be aware of the group’s abiding commitment to and support of the local arts scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
So far the war of words between the US and Colombian leaders hasn’t changed that, a person familiar with agency’s operations said.
—Evan Perez, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The New York Times and Politico also reported Hoyer's impending retirement, citing people familiar with his decision.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Guests familiar with The Leinster’s sister property, The Dean, will be aware of the group’s abiding commitment to and support of the local arts scene.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
So far the war of words between the US and Colombian leaders hasn’t changed that, a person familiar with agency’s operations said.
—Evan Perez, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
The New York Times and Politico also reported Hoyer's impending retirement, citing people familiar with his decision.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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