knowing

Example Sentences

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The U.S. didn’t even attempt ground operations in Iran, knowing full well just how many American casualties that would incur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Even knowing what was happening as the campaign went on, I found it difficult not to get sucked into the vortex.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

You can’t figure out the impact of a Social Security reduction without first knowing where you are now — a step most people have not yet taken if they are not avid financial planners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When she died their children were just seven and two, and Darren said he lived with the pain of knowing Nicola has missed out on seeing their children grow up.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

We have no way of knowing if it is Phineas at the reins.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman