knowing

Example Sentences

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Real Madrid visit Bayern Munich on Wednesday knowing they must produce something special to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and keep their Champions League dream alive.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Government statistics, private-sector surveys and even knowing to the penny how much was paid out in refunds can only tell us so much about what people will do with their money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Maybe it was the underbelly of all of the bravado and power-seeking—some desire to counter all the validation with the humiliation of knowing that, deep down, he’s just a revolting little worm.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He denied knowing about Swalwell’s alleged misconduct when asked about the behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

All the while I held Peter’s hand, knowing these might be the last moments we would have together.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo