understand
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To understand which of Trump’s views have changed, The Wall Street Journal reviewed his statements before, during and after the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
His 1977 dissertation warned about soaring house prices, a theme relevant to the 2008 financial crisis, which he later said he didn’t fully understand.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Most people understand that AI tech can be used to ruin our lives or improve them, but at this point the constructive use cases seem few and far between.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
They also hope to better understand indirect effects, such as how shelterbelts may alter predator activity and habitat connectivity, which could further influence bird populations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026
It was not the badger’s job to understand why the Afterlife had brought her to his door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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