cognisant
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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The Irish government said it was "cognisant of the distress and deep hurt felt by many survivors that were repatriated".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2023
"We are, as the government, cognisant of our legal obligation. However, between now and the summit we will remain engaged with various relevant stakeholders," spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 19, 2023
Of the three big risks to the economy - regulation, COVID-19 lockdowns and that of Chinese shares being delisted from U.S. exchanges - investors are cognisant that the last still remains a big one.
From Reuters ● Jun. 10, 2022
"The announcements were barely audible and I saw no indication that the demonstrators were cognisant of the warnings to disperse," Mr DeMarco will say.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2020
The damning intelligence had been conveyed to him by one who was cognisant of the whole affair, who had helped to his disgrace, but whose bribe had not been sufficient to secure fidelity.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846 by Various
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