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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Any close observer of Trump’s first term should be familiar with his foreign policy preferences as well as his foreign policy process.
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Politico’s team of reporters and a photographer were initially approved to attend the event, but on Tuesday morning were surprised to find they had been denied credentials, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
—Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Lee is familiar with the long haul of the legislative journey.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
With it, companies can access a team of experts familiar with the software to address issues promptly.
—Paul Stovell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Politico’s team of reporters and a photographer were initially approved to attend the event, but on Tuesday morning were surprised to find they had been denied credentials, a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
—Kristen Holmes, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Lee is familiar with the long haul of the legislative journey.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
With it, companies can access a team of experts familiar with the software to address issues promptly.
—Paul Stovell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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