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
"We need to be, as a nation, just very cognisant in what they have been through, that everybody coming here has really looked after us," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2021
I could not think that she was cognisant of either circumstance; and yet she had not looked back.
From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne
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