knew
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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When the bill to refuel the family RV passed $200 for the first time in April, Tina Morgan knew this summer’s vacation would be different.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
“We already knew that the buildings were made poorly, but what choice did we have?” said Sánchez, a 37-year-old motorcycle taxi driver who had lived on the ninth floor with Osmary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
He said: "We knew the Tartan Army was coming. We did not fully understand what that meant until we saw it."
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
As someone who grew up in Murcia and knew the lagoon well, Salazar-Ortuño was shocked by the devastation.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
I never knew she was referring to a real place.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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