understand
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The task force hopes to uncover trends and better understand why the water continues to be contaminated in the area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
The researchers say more work is needed to understand why dementia risk factors may affect women differently.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Changes in the ocean, including some caused by human-driven climate change, "could be altering migration corridors in ways we don't yet fully understand", Castro said.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
A trip to town tired Dad more than a full day in the field, one more thing about being grown up I didn’t understand.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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