familiar with

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: having some knowledge about (something)

We are familiar with the situation.

I'm not very familiar with that area.

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South Floridians of a certain vintage — those familiar with Las Olas pre-pandemic, anyway — may remember Mangos, the Floribbean locals lounge that lasted 25 years on the boulevard before closing in 2017. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Full-colour, touch-sensitive display The screens that people are familiar with, such as those on phones and laptops, typically present graphical user interfaces (GUIs) on flat, rigid panels that display information and enable interaction. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 However, a senior European official familiar with the situation on the ground in Ukraine said Thursday that nothing has changed in the operation of Starshield, with its speed cap still set at about 100 mph (160 kph). — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026 One source familiar with the investigation told CBS News at the time of the search that the investigation started during the Biden administration. — Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiar with

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