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familiar

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UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/US /fəˈmɪliər/
adjective

well known to you; often seen or heard and therefore easy to recognize

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Her books have set sales records and have won many awards, probably because the Harry Potter stories provide a familiar backdrop for readers who can empathize with the young protagonist adrift in

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