understand
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He said officers were carrying out those lines of inquiries to help them better understand the circumstances of how the body came to be there and gather more information about the death.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
"This study can help us understand more about why cancer develops in cats and humans, how the world around us influences cancer risk, and possibly find new ways to prevent and treat it," Wood said.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Hilton praised “sheriffs like Chad who actually understand what public safety looks like” while Bianco acknowledged that his opponent “should be very proud” to have Trump’s endorsement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
We might not have answers, but I know they understand, and that matters.
From Slate • May 23, 2026
But Nine didn’t understand the greater issue at hand: Gingersnipes being stuck in Deadwood.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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