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conscious

[kon-shuhs] / ˈkɒn ʃəs /




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The two unacquainted orphans sign up, conscious that they have inherited the larceny gene and, unconsciously perhaps, craving a family.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Although people sometimes describe AI as conscious when discussing its actions, the findings indicate that they still distinguish between artificial systems and human minds.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

But he became increasingly conscious of his condition as he grew older, particularly as hairstyles changed and his hair became thinner.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Are you conscious of revealing yourself onstage or just thinking about what’s funny?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

I am suddenly conscious of my fingernails, bitten to the quick.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

But Omaid Sharifi, a civil society activist based in Kabul who opposes capital punishment, believes the hangings will have little impact on the consciouses of the accused.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2014


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