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Better ways to say “To my knowledge”

Three words that soften a claim.

i · Why avoid itTwo lines, no filler

Useful occasionally; over-used it reads as a pre-emptive excuse. Prefer "as far as I know" (same shape), "I'm not aware of" (direction-specific), or the plain claim.

ii · Before & afterDrop-in demo

Before

To my knowledge, no complaints were filed.

After

I'm not aware of any complaints filed.

iii · The alternatives4 ways out

01

As far as I know neutral

conversational

As far as I know, no complaints.
02

I'm not aware of neutral

negative claim

I'm not aware of any complaints.
03

I believe neutral

soft positive claim

I believe no complaints were filed.
04

I understand neutral

second-hand knowledge

I understand no complaints were filed.

iv · Brew tipKeep this one

If you're hedging because you don't know, consider checking first.