understand
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"We will do what we need to do. And we expect our friends to understand us," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
The CU Boulder team wanted to understand how similar principles could be used to create manufactured materials.
From Science Daily • Jun. 15, 2026
I understand that I need a more detailed analysis than you can give, but knowing what to ask when I meet with someone would be helpful.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026
“Don’t try to walk to MetLife stadium!” became a popular post on social media by Americans afraid that Europeans didn’t understand the reality of the U.S. interstate highways.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026
“Do not let go of my hand, understand, cher? Do not let go.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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