How to Use cognizant in a Sentence

cognizant

adjective
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  • He is cognizant of his duties as a father.
  • And this is a play very cognizant of the role of race in policing.
    — Chris Jones, chicagotribune.com, 25 Feb. 2018
  • Be cognizant of the fact that this is one of the country's great food cities.
    — Neal Justin, Star Tribune, 30 June 2021
  • The Bucks are cognizant of this and haven’t always gone that route.
    — Brian Sampson, Forbes, 30 June 2022
  • Many were cognizant of how long it's been since the city has seen such an event.
    — Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2021
  • But for those cognizant of the Charger squad the past three years, amazing feats are the norm.
    — Ted Dunnam, Houston Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2018
  • Popovich has been cognizant of the fact his team is running on fumes.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2021
  • Grote said his grandson is cognizant but still in a lot of pain.
    — Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2018
  • Lyons and Levin must be cognizant of the potential for the ACC to implode.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
  • Be cognizant of all the hunters around you, and mindful of your impact on their hunt.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 18 May 2020
  • Be cognizant, though, that this can be dependent on the time of year as well.
    — Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 14 June 2023
  • Neal is also deeply cognizant of the way that the broader world perceives him.
    — Clint Smith, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2016
  • Now cognizant of the flag's ties to white supremacy, Nike is no longer selling the sneaker.
    — Channing Hargrove, refinery29.com, 2 July 2019
  • Loyola has been cognizant of Sister Jean’s health on the trips.
    — Shannon Ryan, chicagotribune.com, 19 Mar. 2018
  • Athens is cognizant of the challenge Turkish drones pose.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes, 3 July 2022
  • The Timbers will have to be cognizant of where Chicharito is at all times.
    — Portland Timbers and Thorns Fc, oregonlive, 21 May 2021
  • Before diving into the world of at-home polygel, though, there are a few more things to be cognizant of.
    — Tori Crowther, Allure, 15 Mar. 2023
  • There is a cognizant concern over the fact that these are real problems.
    — Angela Chen, The Verge, 24 May 2018
  • To that end, Mr. Roussel is cognizant of not being too trendy.
    — Jessica Testa, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Williams has been cognizant that this season is her last chance at a title.
    — New York Times, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Worsham, a former sportswriter in the SEC, was already cognizant of the trend with Auburn fans.
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 11 Jan. 2022
  • The Speedlin Gonzálezes will be most armed with their wits and vow to remain cognizant of their surroundings.
    — Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, 16 Jan. 2021
  • Praise to their spirit, faith, and their cognizant concerns for New College that many of us have.
    — Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Maddon is cognizant that Steve Cishek was tied for third in the NL with 53 appearances.
    — Mark Gonzales, chicagotribune.com, 7 Aug. 2019
  • From the sound of things, that will likely be a while, as the board is cognizant of how highly complex and sensitive the deal is.
    — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Be cognizant of where the lip of the bottle is pointing, and make sure there is nothing but a lot of space or wall between the lip of the bottle.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Agents have to continue to keep their pulse on the latest trends and be cognizant of how to make money for their clients.
    — Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2021
  • The films make the cells look like tiny, cognizant animals, rather than bumbling sacks of fluid.
    — Jen Christiansen, Scientific American, 21 May 2013
  • This, to any cognizant being, is completely and utterly false.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The broad idea of a girlboss is in need of reinvention, not a funeral—one that is cognizant of its drawbacks but acknowledges its power and the need for an alternative path.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 June 2024

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