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knowing

[noh-ing] / ˈnoʊ ɪŋ /


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The norm at U.S. companies is for management to gild the lily, knowing the analysts at big Wall Street brokers will relay the spin as their own.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The student, who is also a freelance translator, has also found it hard to concentrate on lectures knowing he could be missing out on work opportunities.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

"I can't thank the owners of MSG for allowing us to get the opportunity to do that, knowing that we wanted a private event and everything, and it was perfect," he added.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Rovner: The best creative always comes from knowing it’s OK to fail, it’s OK to try something.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

I’m sure he’ll have a snide comment about me not knowing the days of the week, but I know he’ll be pleased to see me, even if he won’t come out and say it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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