not knowing

Example Sentences

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I like being in the moment, not knowing what’s gonna happen in the next bar or at the ending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Sometimes, concerned humans crowd around an injured capybara, he says, not knowing it’s better to leave them alone and go for help.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

"For many students, the problem was not knowing what the question was actually asking or which method was intended, despite understanding the mathematical content itself," he added.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"We spent 20 days not knowing anything about them," Hilou said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

At least there she’d have an excuse for not knowing things.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack