They wanted to know what they should be aware of and why in the heck the agent would make a special trip to change their traditional Medicare supplement they had for years.

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The two-hour play asks the audience to know some American history and be aware of such figures as the politician Barbara Jordan, Richards' press aide Bill Cryer and the death row inmate Johnny Frank Garrett. (Rob Lowe's sex tape also gets a nod.) One of biggest rounds of applause is heard for Richards' defense of her concealed weapons veto, which has resonance now.

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They will know you like a friend and will be aware of your concerns and interests at a detailed level.

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Many will know about Beethoven's deafness, or be aware of the seizures of Julius Caesar - possibly due to epilepsy.

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Be aware that landlords will want to know what type of work visa a prospective expat tenant has, and may be unwilling to rent to someone who holds a visa with time limits.

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You all know what COBRA is, but the average American may not be aware of all these acronyms.

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Often our reticence to let others know our value is based on a misguided belief that they should simply be aware of it already.

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Secretary Clinton, I think as you may be aware, is a great admirer of India, and I know the sentiment is shared in return.

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For me a bigger use is just to be aware of what journalists are interested in and to get to know them a bit better.

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Although passengers will still have to go to the bag drop area at Heathrow if they are carrying any excess luggage, the service will help business travelers know they have a seat guaranteed before they even get to the airport and also be aware of any last-minute delays.

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Be aware of your surroundings both at home and at work, so you know if something is wrong or out of place.

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Once the Tax Court held that his tax shelters were shams, Bryen was aware he owed back taxes to the IRS. While he did not know the specific amount of the tax deficiency until 2001, he was aware that it would be substantial.

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