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cognizant

[kog-nuh-zuhnt, kon-uh-] / ˈkɒg nə zənt, ˈkɒn ə- /


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Overall, Miller is overweighting technology stocks in his portfolio, anticipating at least high-teens-percentage earnings growth in the next five to 10 years, but he is cognizant of risks in the sector.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The Oscar-nominated “Gravity” production designer, who cites “Alien” as the first film that made him cognizant of his future craft, says the research-heavy effort was similar to doing a period piece.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 2, 2026

It’s important to be cognizant of that possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal May 24, 2026

“While we believe shares can work, we are cognizant that Street yield estimates could have risk.”

From Barron's Apr. 8, 2026

My dad’s voice is even as ever, cognizant of the camera and of being watched.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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