understand
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"The new connectome represents a major advance for the field, with the ability to understand how circuits in the brain receive feedback from and control the actions of the body," she said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Federal officials said they are still working to understand exactly how the fire might have affected the species, as well as the landscape, cultural sites, restoration projects and visitor resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"They understand the challenges ahead and when they come, we'll be ready for them," he adds.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
But, he said, they “failed to understand that this is not about me at all. This is a movement about us.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
She also usually messages me all day, but she’s been quiet, and I’m scared because I don’t understand what’s happening, but I’m sure that something’s wrong.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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