understanding
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I’ve had women who come up and say, “I can’t stand Natalie, and it doesn’t relate to my understanding of religion at all.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"As our understanding of these compounds grows, there is a real opportunity to make dietary guidance more specific and more effective."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“Getting used to it as a player, kind of understanding the flow of the game, that’s probably the toughest part for me,” Atkins said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
“If my understanding of theatrical custom is correct, the interval will soon be over, and the actors will have to return to the theater to perform the second act. We simply must hide until then.”
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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