How to Use familiar with in a Sentence
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Jen had read his book and was familiar with his work.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Trump is familiar with the process.
—Emily Goodin, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who’s read the comics is very familiar with that.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
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Of course, some of the items weren't quite as familiar with the kids of today.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
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At the time, Lyles wasn't familiar with the game like his friends had been.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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That’s something the zoo is deeply familiar with.
—Leyla Shokoohe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Sep. 2025
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Most parents are familiar with the phrase.
—Stephen Chen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
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For those familiar with a wacky rig, the neko rig looks very similar.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 16 May 2024
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Some readers may be very familiar with these exact swirls on the roof, hood and trunk of their cars.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
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Bueno is long familiar with the NBA and their plans.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Not familiar with peri peri chicken (often spelled piri piri)?
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Luis Arraez is familiar with the song and dance of the trade deadline.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
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Carneiro said none of his staffers was familiar with anyone involved in the shooting.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
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Get familiar with the rules of the detention center you’ve been placed in.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
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There are stats to keep in mind, players to get familiar with and storylines to learn by heart.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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Many are also familiar with head coach Aaron Glenn.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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These two were present during training camp and are familiar with the system.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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Lee is familiar with the long haul of the legislative journey.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Those of you who have immigrant parents are going to be very familiar with this.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
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White was already familiar with the Hornets’ star point guard.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
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Workplaces all around the world are familiar with this dynamic.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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People who are not familiar with native plants look for plants and shop for plants like furniture.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
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The righty is familiar with Los Angeles and seems to have loved his time there.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
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His decision to plead guilty was confirmed by three people familiar with it.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Police were familiar with the 38-year-old man already.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Once upon a time, cast-iron pans were smoother and thinner than the pans most people are familiar with today.
—Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
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Boards and managers should be very familiar with those requirements to avoid wasting time.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
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Police said the man has a cognitive disorder and might not be familiar with the area.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
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The sale is north of $12 million, according to sources familiar with the terms of the deal.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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But how many have really become familiar with Padel ball?
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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