prior knowledge
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To make matters worse, the doctors whose patients contributed the most were featured, again without their prior knowledge, on a wall labeled “Best Doctors as Selected by Patients.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
As stand-alone episodes go, “Gary” is especially independent; no prior knowledge of the FX series is necessary.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
"In some cases, incidents appear opportunistic, smash-and-grab, while others look more targeted -- suggesting prior knowledge of store layouts, closing routines, or where higher-value inventory is kept," Jarman said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
Of 78 people arrested in Return to Sender, the Border Patrol had no prior knowledge of criminal or immigration history for 77 of them, according to an investigation by CalMatters, a nonprofit news organization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
The proposed legislation, of which Walter had no prior knowledge, went nowhere.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
