- present participle of know.
knowing
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The series included a massive Game 2 mistake by the Liberty coaching staff of not knowing they had a reset timeout left to use in the final seconds of the 101-98 loss.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
“I don’t really have experience knowing what time I should target,” Almgren said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
It’s hard not to dwell on that sentiment, already knowing what and who Nelson would leave behind if disaster struck.
From Salon ● Nov. 1, 2026
You’ll hit the gym tomorrow, you tell yourself, knowing it’s a lie.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
He was careful to avoid being spotted, knowing he looked no better now.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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