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knowingly

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The CoinEx spokesperson said the company never established an office in Iran and denied knowingly hiring business-development personnel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Depending on the specific test, scores increased by between 12.6% and 14.6% among participants who believed they were taking a real supplement, while those who knowingly took a placebo improved by between 6.9% and 21.5%.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

To the majority, every detail of that contract must be knowingly consented to by all parties who might be affected.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

According to Crowley’s attorneys Genie Harrison and Mia Munro, the mayor knowingly made false statements in her personal capacity and as an election candidate, which they say are not protected by government immunity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Audrey glanced at me knowingly, and not because of the obvious UFO reference.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson