knowing

Example Sentences

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The trick is knowing your cat, their body language and when they have had enough, she added.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"It gives you tremendous peace of mind, knowing that you know they're going to do everything they can to come get you," Cantwell said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For Mr. Quigley, the breaking point was when his teenage son told him he planned to skip school often during his senior year, knowing he’d graduate regardless.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"It was one of those things, knowing what to look for and having that 'search image' of wrinkle structures in my head, that made me want to stop and dig into this," she said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The birds flew fast and into the sun, so Torak didn’t even bother taking aim, knowing he’d never hit one.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver