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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As of August, Maroma officially begins to accommodate guests again following a soft opening, and those familiar with the property will recognize many of the same staff, many of whom possess an encyclopedic knowledge of the hotel and wider region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 The sale is not yet finalized, Spain's El Economista newspaper reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter, but it is said to be in its final phase, with a closing initially expected in September. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026 Though Overton and Kennedy have worked closely on a range of health priorities, some people familiar with the dynamic questioned how the two would mesh if Overton moves from the White House to an FDA role that is technically subordinate to Kennedy. — Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Sources familiar with the situation said the fact Madrid were so active in the transfer market, and as the World Cup final was still to come, were factors in their thinking. — Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for familiar with

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