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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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Now investors are getting a better understanding of the financial tradeoffs.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Her understanding of color, composition and space all comes through here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Brent crude futures fell below $100 a barrel on Thursday on reports that the U.S. and Iran are working on a new memo of understanding to restart discussions.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“I always thought that he was listening to us as scientists, with respect and with understanding of the value of what we provide,” Verdin said.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

I tried offering an understanding smile, but my face probably looked like some mashed-up combo of anger-sadness-disgust.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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