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cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /


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We know what is authentic, but we are also cognizant of what brings us together and what feeds us.

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

It’s important to be cognizant of that possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

“While we believe shares can work, we are cognizant that Street yield estimates could have risk.”

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

So I think they were cognizant of what was going on in the real world and exercising the independence that life tenure gives them.

From Slate Mar. 4, 2026

My dad’s voice is even as ever, cognizant of the camera and of being watched.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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