Example Sentences

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She wrote that Hsiao’s assertions to the court were “at best, deceptive, if not intentionally and knowingly false.”

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In that scenario, the jury would have to determine whether Microsoft -- the then-startup's first private investor with a $13 billion injection -- knowingly facilitated the company's deviation from its original mission.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Alex Hassell, who plays Rupert, not knowingly undersold in the show as the "handsomest man in England", says that, to his surprise, his on-screen relationship has become a hit with Gen Z.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Modica asked knowingly, referring to the state law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“Makeup can do that,” Victoria said, nodding knowingly.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon