in the know
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Cicotte's pitch, deliberately hitting Maurice Rath on the back, was a sign to his team-mates, and gamblers in the know, that the fix was on.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Horror fans and those who like to be in the know must see it, though if you’re a scaredy-cat, maybe watch this one during the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The best way to stay in the know is to follow nominations as they’re revealed in real time Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
The heavy buying of shares by those supposedly in the know is something many investors follow.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 13, 2026
It is also quite helpful for spotting other rêveurs, a simple signal for those in the know.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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