knowing

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Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Real Madrid visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday knowing they must produce something special to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and keep their Champions League dream alive.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Because you go from not knowing anyone to having to hug each other…and more than just embrace, because to form the pinya you need a ton of physical contact,” said Sambuceti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But Mann and Kani are also careful not to restrict the play to their realities, knowing that to feel true today, the story needs room to breathe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

I say this knowing it’s likely a promise I won’t be able to keep, but I need to get her off my back.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam