knowing

Example Sentences

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These fears were compounded by not knowing for several months why Alfie died.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The resale company has registered the trend of desperate New Yorkers heading out of town—even without knowing which town it might be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

And without knowing it, I think that’s what I was searching for.”

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Sometimes, concerned humans crowd around an injured capybara, he says, not knowing it’s better to leave them alone and go for help.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Peter went on ahead, our pathfinder as usual, while I led Marlene, with Karli riding up on her, all of us knowing we owed our lives to that extraordinary and wonderful lady.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo