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familiar

[fuh-mil-yer] / fəˈmɪl jər /




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The board chose to elevate them because it believed they had the best chance at unifying the executives and employees once Dimon moves aside, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Reformation was planning to go public as early as this summer, targeting a July debut, citing people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

"As we stand on the edge of our 250th year of independence, I am thrilled to declare that America is back," Trump said, reworking a familiar rallying cry.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The calls are comforting, revolving around familiar topics such as health and the weather.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Only one thing seemed familiar, the hungry hollow in my stomach.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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