understand
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Sometimes it looks like that, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes we play well, sometimes we haven't, and I understand that.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
The latest measurements also help scientists understand how Betelgeuse has changed since its extraordinary fading episode.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Use them to understand what people need, and govern for them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
"We firmly hope the government will understand that when something's working, you don't have to change it," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Suddenly, I understand the singer wishing me good luck.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
“But right now, our fight is to get the vote out, to make sure everyone understands that our power lies in our vote.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
What a viewer understands after a few episodes is that the characters, while having clearly defined orientations, will throw “identity” aside for a chance at real love.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
She is also a loyal and loving mother, who, as she proves in the season finale, understands the power of clear-eyed assessment and a really good chili.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
The BBC understands the proposals are likely to be revised for most of those currently working in social care.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
I’ve told her about Mr. Terupt many times, so I know she understands how special he is.
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
England said he "absolutely understood the magnitude" of that decision but "kept calm" under pressure.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
But the moment she saw it, she understood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
Rex Refuela, a 46-year-old tourist from Manila attending his first Panag-aapoy, told AFP he understood the need to be respectful.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
After I was diagnosed a couple of years ago, I looked back at my youth and finally understood why I often struggled with friendships and relationships.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
And so it was that the map's instructions were finally understood and carried out.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
"This study goes beyond just understanding that UPFs affect weight gain," Page said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026
"We are here progressing, understanding, setting our demands and competing the level we are, this is the challenge we have."
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
It really transformed my understanding of just the energy and effort to create a single pearl.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Consider this an entry point to understanding the issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
It outraged him that the people who got credit for higher understanding were those who spent the most time currying favor with the media.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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