prior knowledge

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But don’t worry, it’s unlikely that any prior knowledge of comic book lore or the wider DCU will be required to dive into the show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"In some cases, incidents appear opportunistic, smash-and-grab, while others look more targeted -- suggesting prior knowledge of store layouts, closing routines, or where higher-value inventory is kept," Jarman said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Despite no prior knowledge of the mission - ministers at Holyrood say they heard about it from the media - the Scottish government is broadly supportive of the action.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

To ensure that no one brought in prior knowledge, the researchers used a completely fictional learning task.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2025

The proposed legislation, of which Walter had no prior knowledge, went nowhere.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson