know
verb (used with object)
to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty.
were knowing
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past progressiveof know.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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“His own words show the defendant’s actions were knowing and willful,” the judge said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2023
In addition, the company “acknowledges the Commission’s reason-to-believe finding that these violations were knowing and willful,” but “does not admit to the knowing and willful aspect of these violations,” according to the agreement.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 1, 2021
Solomon’s lawyer, Dave Roland of the Freedom Center of Missouri, said McGraugh’s ruling effectively says“these were knowing and purposeful violations” of the Sunshine Law.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 31, 2020
Did you let guys play in these teams while you were knowing they were dangerous?'
From The Guardian ● Dec. 21, 2012
And however much they played and were children, still their faces were scored with the knowledge and cares that children should not have, their eyes were knowing and guileful beyond their years.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
