knowing

Example Sentences

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The U.S. didn’t even attempt ground operations in Iran, knowing full well just how many American casualties that would incur.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Hopefully, you won’t need it, but knowing it’s there should provide some peace of mind.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"I just did a really good job of staying patient and making those up and downs and then knowing that when I had that little window I was going to be aggressive."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

His lie is glaring, and I know, without actually knowing, that they fired him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam