understand
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The discovery offers a rare direct look at one of the largest structures in existence and could help researchers better understand how galaxies grow and evolve over cosmic time.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
“This was a case where Mitch wasn’t confused, he just didn’t understand why he was being asked to do something when it was too late, and people were wrapping up to leave.”
From Slate • May 16, 2026
“Everybody understand how the game is going to be played?” she said one morning on some evidence-handling instructions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"You have to understand your audience at its core," he said.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“It’s not the mechanics of your letter delivery that I don’t understand, Theo. It’s—any of it. You don’t think your parents would be overjoyed that you’re home?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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