not knowing

Example Sentences

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"We spent 20 days not knowing anything about them," Hilou said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Aghassy, not knowing what the noise meant, said, “Can you quiet down a bit?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Because you go from not knowing anyone to having to hug each other…and more than just embrace, because to form the pinya you need a ton of physical contact,” said Sambuceti.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

"We are left not knowing what criteria will be used, not knowing which technical bodies will be involved, and clearly, any glacier and any periglacial environment could be at risk," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Darkclaw and the ferret came marching in, not knowing whether to be confident or apprehensive.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques