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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During negotiations for the last continuing resolution bill, House GOP leaders made a handshake agreement to raise the debt limit by $1.5 trillion in exchange for $2.5 trillion in spending cuts elsewhere, lawmakers familiar with the talks told the Washington Examiner.
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Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
In the same report, sources familiar with Bieber’s business dealings said he was focused on resolving his predicament with Braun at the time.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2025
Citing people familiar with her finances, the Times reported that Candice received $15 million from life insurance policies and was living in a $10 million condominium — reportedly on loan to her — with her daughters in Miami Beach after Brandon's death.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mindful of this operating environment, MSG Networks agreed to accept a lower overall financial package, according to a person familiar with the talks, but Optimum refused.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
In the same report, sources familiar with Bieber’s business dealings said he was focused on resolving his predicament with Braun at the time.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 5 Jan. 2025
Citing people familiar with her finances, the Times reported that Candice received $15 million from life insurance policies and was living in a $10 million condominium — reportedly on loan to her — with her daughters in Miami Beach after Brandon's death.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Mindful of this operating environment, MSG Networks agreed to accept a lower overall financial package, according to a person familiar with the talks, but Optimum refused.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Familiar with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/familiar%20with. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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