knowing

Example Sentences

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You can’t figure out the impact of a Social Security reduction without first knowing where you are now — a step most people have not yet taken if they are not avid financial planners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

When she died their children were just seven and two, and Darren said he lived with the pain of knowing Nicola has missed out on seeing their children grow up.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Which is exactly why Caligiuri is instructing youth players on a field so small cars zoom past without even knowing it’s there.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Or they’ll cut their losses and support him, knowing that whoever’s next in line would probably be worse.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

If the Americans launch an attack without knowing where the land mines are, the results will be disastrous.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly