Example Sentences

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"The feeling of dread was knowing something had gone very much amiss, and what was that going to mean for the children?"

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The response was knowing laughter and a smattering of applause.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2024

A major part of his knowing people was knowing that they watched TV.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2023

Sturgeon said at that time that serving well was knowing when to make way for someone else.

From Washington Times • Apr. 5, 2023

What made my stomach sink was knowing I had betrayed Miss Love.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns