1.   From the darkness between the semi-detached houses across the street came the familiar figure of Jack Stone.

2.   He saw a familiar figure to his right.

3.   No familiar figure validates human life in these photographs.

4.   The familiar figure of Selwyn Hopkins sat on the bench under the horse chestnut tree, gazing out over the estuary.

5.   The local policeman is now a familiar figure in our school.

6.   This bluff businessman was a familiar figure to most of the small audience.

7.   When he opened the door he saw a familiar figure in the street.

8.   ...a familiar figure in civilian garb.

9.   She has become a familiar figure in the world of politics.