not knowing

Example Sentences

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Soraida's 44-year-old sister, Rosanna Luna, says not knowing what happened her sister is excruciating.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

But after questioning by Hughes’s family lawyers, Dummar revealed he hadn’t only lied about not knowing about the will, he actually dropped the document off at the church’s headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

We took a lot of long walks to help deal with the stress of the not knowing, but the magic panacea for me came the day Steve’s Harley-Davidson arrived in one of the crates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

"I have been that parent who has sat not knowing if their child is even starting nursery in September. That's why I can't do this again," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

With that, Penelope, with some misgivings, to be sure, but not knowing what else to do, left the three Incorrigible children huddled in the doorway.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood