prior knowledge

Example Sentences

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"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

In the semantic task, they recalled brand details based on prior knowledge.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 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

Despite no prior knowledge of the mission - ministers at Holyrood say they heard about it from the media - the Scottish government is broadly supportive of the action.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“What a fine day for a group of strangers with no prior knowledge of each other to meet by chance on the garden path, as it were.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood