cognisant
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Australia's intelligence services are similarly cognisant of the danger they pose, the prime minister said on Tuesday night.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
"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
She told the BBC "it takes so much good luck" to become an astronaut, and she believes all astronauts are "incredibly grateful and cognisant of that privilege".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2022
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
Polly was cognisant of all his love affairs, and alternately coaxed and scolded him out of his secrets.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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