Example Sentences

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The postseason had familiarized the team with tense, defensive battles as the Patriots already had posted two shutouts and earned four wins by two goals or less.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2021

Then, after the men had familiarized themselves with the lab’s workout equipment, the researchers asked them, on a separate visit, to complete a two-part workout.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2021

Having a brother in the NBA had familiarized Thompson with locker-room culture, when to push, when to back off.

From Washington Times • Apr. 18, 2020

If anything they were Conmebol’d – knocked out by a team who had familiarized themselves with each other and forged themselves in punching-above-their-weight matchplay in the Copa America.

From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2015

After my previous experience on the horns I had familiarized myself with the Rerum Codex, the University’s official rules.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss