as in knows
to have a clear idea of
the philosopher's claim that we can never cognize—in a fundamental sense—anything
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Bowles said his team understands the job in front of it.—
Rick Stroud,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Robert Smith understands Chappell Roan‘s concerns about setting boundaries with fans.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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Penske recognizes the value of competition brought by Ganassi's re-entry into NASCAR.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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The focus stays squarely on Sheryl and a woman in the audience named Laura (Nicolette Robinson), who recognizes Rodney (Daniel Zovatto) as the man last seen with her missing best friend.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Dec. 2024
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Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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And in fact, the IEA’s own medium-term forecast, out to 2030, suggests that oil demand will rise by 3 million barrels per day (mb/d) by 2030, versus the Stated Policies scenario in the latest World Energy Outlook, which sees 2030 oil demand as virtually unchanged from 2023.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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In each of these use cases, AI that sorts through appropriate, clean datasets—and grasps the full context of the worker’s role, functions and intentions—is the differentiator in deriving quantifiable value.—
Dan Adika,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Del Mazo grasps the importance of rhythm for the page turn, and her pacing is spot-on.—
Barney Saltzberg,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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If his health permits, CBS Sports would likely be very supportive given his years of broadcasting for the company, and how the golf-viewing public perceives him in his Masters role.—
Richard Deitsch,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Khan perceives social media as an essential tool for maintaining a connection with fans and gauging their opinions.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Wu appreciates that the genre can be both unexpected and relatable.—
Martha Cheng Gisela Williams Melinda Fakuade Jinnie Lee,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Women board members can serve as an important check on both dynamics by fostering a culture that embraces and appreciates diverse viewpoints.—
Committee of 200,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Cognizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognizes. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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