prior knowledge
Example Sentences
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He and the Saudi government did not respond to the BBC's requests for comment, but both have always denied any involvement in, or prior knowledge of, the attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
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
But don’t worry, it’s unlikely that any prior knowledge of comic book lore or the wider DCU will be required to dive into the show.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 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
“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
