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cognizance

[kog-nuh-zuhns, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zəns, ˈkɒn ə- /


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But since those cruelly oblivious documents took no cognizance of the African people living here, the region remains in a constant cycle of suffering, rebellion and suppression.

From Washington Post Aug. 23, 2022

Because it requires a cognizance of the body’s position from head to toe, the exercise helps to develop something called kinesthetic awareness — an understanding of how one’s body moves through space.

From New York Times May 18, 2022

Additionally its creators demonstrate cognizance of what Martin Scorsese characterizes as the "theme park" nature of franchise cinematic entertainment.

From Salon Feb. 22, 2020

“Johnson wanted to reintegrate that seceded group of states without any cognizance of the fact they were fighting for the perpetuation of slavery.”

From Seattle Times Oct. 12, 2019

The cognizance was of a silver woman on a sable field, with a knight kneeling at her feet In her simplicity, Elaine had been delighted by the compliment cm the shield.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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