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However, the fact that the regulator has taken renewed cognisance of the growing problem through a consultative process is a welcome step, says Ray.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The basic motivation to win and achieve team success is now thickly layered with a cognisance of the legacy role she is playing in shaping the future for others.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2022

He later deleted the comment and apologised, saying he had "did not take cognisance of Ramadan reference".

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2018

Even more notable is the fact that call appeared to be premeditated, made before cognisance of the foursomes had been taken.

From The Guardian • Sep. 29, 2012

What is protection for liberty and property, where the law swallows up both liberty and property, without cognisance of any other offence than the poverty of the housekeeper?

From The Battle of The Press As Told in the Story of the Life of Richard Carlile By His Daughter, Theophila Carlile Campbell by Campbell, Theophila Carlile