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understanding

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






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One way of understanding why this is a winning combination: To reduce your portfolio’s volatility by a fifth, you would need to sell 20% of your stocks and put the proceeds into T-Bills.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

It’s that his “fixes” demonstrate a lack of understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The report noted they made "significant life-changing decisions based on this understanding".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

These systems are important for understanding how galaxies evolve over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

I can’t make him understand, when he’s committed to not understanding me at all.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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