understand
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Although researchers still do not fully understand what causes the disease, scientists have known for years that it gradually spreads through the brain in stages.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
McKnight, who has visited guitar factories around the world to better understand how various models are manufactured for his YouTube channel, said he thinks Fender’s actions are hurting its brand, especially among musicians.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Leith added "the first time it touched me personally" was when she hired a young man who was "very good" but quit after three weeks and she couldn't understand why.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
"I think I understand more about why that wasn't done -- obviously gratefully -- but that is an area where my intuitions were just off."
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
What I want to say is that these drawings seem too personal for a museum, something I could understand if he didn’t want the world to see.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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