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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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Britt Eastland has his own, notably different, understanding of those days in which the Eastlands were not callous but heroic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Inside Israel, there is an understanding that the stakes for the Lebanese government are high and that it has two tough options to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Critically huzzahed, festooned with Emmys, the 2023 first season of “Beef” told a story of road rage escalating to warfare and finally winding down to a sort of understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

His experience, tactical understanding and positional versatility make him Guardiola's coach on the pitch, capable of adapting his role to ensure City can tweak their tactics game to game.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

I loved understanding the moon and the stars and the stories we were telling about what was possible for humanity.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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