as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
all the knowingness that comes from 20 years in the police department was evident in his appraisal of the situation
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Noun
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Under the proposal, the U.S. has promised to restore military and intelligence support to Ukraine in exchange for Ukraine promising to end air attacks on Russia.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025 -
Last year, news leaked that US intelligence officials are concerned about Russian plans to put a nuclear weapon in orbit.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Max Homa, the six-time PGA Tour winner known for his razor-sharp wit and clutch performances on the course, has been going through a tough time lately.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Black Bag succeeds on its chilly wit, and on the cool, nervy appeal of its two stars.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jun Fukai, director of global sales and development at TBS Holdings, shared some insights on the show’s development and execution.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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By automating key processes and integrating real-time insights, SpheraCloud helps organizations reduce manual efforts, improve data accuracy, and make more informed sustainability decisions.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2025
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Persuaded by the wisdom of all this, Queen Morgaise relents with a smile — but also leaves Elaida at the White Tower to monitor the situation.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Critics question the wisdom of linking the full faith and credit of the US government to a purely speculative, highly volatile asset.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Knowingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/knowingness. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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