know better
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For moments, it’s our own tertulia, though I know better than to question the bullfight.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
No one rings a bell at the top, and seasoned traders know better than to try to pick the exact peak.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
"You become more aware of your potential and you know better the team, it's all little things that play a massive role."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
Churches know better than to hold a second collection every Sunday to cover ordinary expenses, because parishioners may get tired of giving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
I know better than to argue, so I give him the response I know he expects and he pays a hundred bucks for sixty tickets and hands us each thirty.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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