Example Sentences

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In their May 18 filing, the lawyers said Edison executives had known about the risk of induction for more than 100 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Puelm said he wished he had known earlier and been able to "ask more questions" of his grandmother before her death.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Kristie had known about her friend’s cabin since she was 13, and she and Joe had been in the area before.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The new buyer told the publication that he was unaware of the situation before purchasing the card, but said it wouldn’t have made any difference if he had known.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

When word got out that Guiteau was originally from Chicago, reporters in that city dug into his past, interviewing those who had known him.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow