full well
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While countries have expressed disappointment, Cutler said, there are no signs of retaliation, "knowing full well they would risk further US tariff escalation."
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
If that happens, Europe would face increased competition for LNG cargoes just as its gas-storage facilities are only about 40% full, well below the five-year average of 54%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
“We know full well that the continuation of the status quo is intolerable for America, while we have not even begun yet.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
A postal worker in Wales said: "It just means that our boss can say that all rounds went out the door, knowing full well they are not going to be delivered."
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
I understood full well what this meant: from now on I would have to exist on bananas and have poor nutrition.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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