comprehending
Example Sentences
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And once comprehending, shall he go with the flow?
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
Yet as commander in chief, wisely comprehending that no war to save the Union could be waged, much less won, exclusively by Republicans, Lincoln sought out Democrats to help battle secession.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
The trick to figuring out the truth is accepting nothing at face value and comprehending that what we imagined for ourselves may not be preferable to what’s right in front of us.
From Salon • Aug. 21, 2025
"The public... has no way of comprehending the artist's work, which raises questions over our whole mission of public service," Ms des Cars said.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025
I stared, at first not comprehending at all.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
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