understand
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Example Sentences
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The first execution of a prisoner arrested and convicted in connection with the protests is understood to be imminent, human rights activists said.
Rosta was admittedly more of a “Star Wars” person before this venture, but he says he understands having a deep connection to a franchise.
From Los Angeles Times
Another said: "Why are we U-turning on this? Pick what you think is right and argue for it. It's all 12-dimensional chess. We're too simple to understand. Problem is everyone else is too."
From BBC
The Journal reports that Page could soon be joined in Miami by his Google co-founder, Sergey Brin, who is also understood to be “in discussions” to buy a property in the area.
From MarketWatch
“I understand why you’re asking the question, but I just don’t have anything for you.”
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
