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noun

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Recent Examples of know
Verb
Perhaps as no surprise to those in the know, some of the most popular places to retire in the U.S. are located in California, and retirees will need more than $3 million to retire rich for at least 20 years in Laguna Woods (No. 1) and Seal Beach (No. 2). Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2025 If the worms on top latch onto a fly, how do those at the bottom know to detach from where they’re anchored? Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 5 June 2025
Noun
But give us a few more decades of carbon emissions and poor planning, and who knows? Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 Because as our founders knew so well, human nature recoils all too often at the inconveniences and frustrations of self-government. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for know
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Verb
  • To better understand the risks and inform public debate, the French food safety agency ANSES ran multiple studies to measure microplastic levels in everyday foods, especially seafood and beverages.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 5 July 2025
  • The class is offered by the Peace and Justice Institute, an Orlando nonprofit that hosts workshops on topics like conflict resolution, understanding trauma, emotional intelligence and parenting.
    Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • While the exact location of the villa remains off-limits to the public, nearby resorts like First Landing and Landers Bay offer fans a chance to experience a similar island escape.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
  • The torrential downpour Chicago experienced on Tuesday night dumped nearly 5.5 inches of rain within 90 minutes, weather officials said on Wednesday morning.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • Chicago O’Hare, one of the world’s busiest airports, saw nearly 114,000 passengers, also a record.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?
    George Petras, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
  • Forgive them for playing to the swath of the GOP base that wants to believe the government withheld information on Epstein‘s crimes and suicide.
    Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Vientos was in the lineup Friday hitting fifth against right-hander Michael Wacha, who has neutral splits against righties and lefties.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
  • Before the death at the house, Snow Angels had nearly no citations or issues with the state Department of Social Services, according to the business’ licensing file reviewed by the Union-Tribune.
    Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Their work has been recognized at leading festivals and programs including Sundance, TIFF, Tribeca and SXSW.
    Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2025
  • According to reports in the Ukrainian press, the A.I. had been trained to recognize targets using images of old Soviet warplanes on display in an aviation museum east of Kyiv.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • With Clarke Schmidt expected to undergo Tommy John surgery, Aaron Boone and Matt Blake said that a final decision has not been made on pitching prospect Cam Schlittler making his major league debut this coming week.
    Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
  • The Bayern Munich midfielder has had a long road to recovery, too — 70 to 80 rehab sessions — since undergoing knee surgery on January 30.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • Your input would be greatly appreciated. — CARING ABOUT HIM DEAR CARING: Continue to be gracious to Nicole.
    Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 10 July 2025
  • While a private jet is far faster than a train, many travelers are learning to appreciate a more relaxed trip with scenic views.
    John Kell, Fortune, 10 July 2025

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