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

"Without knowing who is selling these bones, it is impossible to know how the seller came across them," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

The weight of it feels immense, but the honour of knowing she’s trusting me with such a big secret is bigger.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler