knowingly

Example Sentences

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The government insisted that users affirmatively enabled Location History and therefore knowingly exposed their information.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

After three weeks, the participants who knowingly took placebo pills experienced lower stress levels than both the deceptive placebo group and the control group.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

“Spending Clause statutes can bind only those who voluntarily and knowingly undertake obligations by agreement with the federal government.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The Supreme Court has repeatedly ruled police officers may be sued for unreasonable searches and seizures only if they are shown to have knowingly violated clearly established law.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Cookie had knowingly taken the team over the edge of a sharp drop.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen