knowing

Example Sentences

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"I can't let that happen without knowing what the ultimate impact is going to be."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

WSJLI: Obviously you can’t give these people official advice, not knowing what their contracts say and what’s legally allowed, but in general what would be smart for them to do?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

"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

“Don’t talk like that,” I said, knowing full well I was beaten.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo