Example Sentences

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In the eyes of an angry French public, had the suspect been at least contacted by police he would have known he was being watched and that may have prevented Lyhanna's death.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

What Drumont could not have known was that what Rothschild was looking for would lead him to help found a nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"The rest of the world is discovering the connection, belonging, and the fun that you can find on Twitch, something you all have known for years," said the 62-year-old American, sporting a leather hat.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Although researchers have known about this shift for decades, exactly how Antarctica's ice sheet responded has remained uncertain.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“You should have known that I of all people would make this transfer electronically.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix