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understanding

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






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"Our understanding is that the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has endorsed the broad template of the deal," the official said.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Researchers believe the findings could improve understanding of cancer in both animals and humans while also creating a valuable open resource for future feline cancer studies.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The current draft of the memorandum of understanding lacks binding clauses on Iran’s nuclear file, the mediators and Iranian state media said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

"Our plan has been to first draft a memorandum of understanding, or an agreement, in the form of a framework, consisting of 14 points," he said, according to Reuters news agency.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

To get her back to understanding why the rules are what they are and why he’s the one who makes them.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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