knowing

Example Sentences

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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

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

“He’s done a great job of coming in, reading the room, knowing what the team needs,” McCrimmon said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In Scorsese’s version, Bowden had been Cady’s defense attorney who, knowing Cady was guilty, had hidden evidence about the victim’s promiscuity to ensure a conviction and long sentence.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“You’re going farther west,” I say, knowing it’s true.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes