knowing

Example Sentences

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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

Det Ch Insp Louise Metcalfe, leading the Essex Police investigation, said the author of the anonymous handwritten letter to officers "seemed reticent of coming forward but couldn't bear the nightmare of knowing what they knew".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If I was embarrassed, I’m sure she was too, although, knowing her, she would be sitting as cool as a cucumber.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin