understanding
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On Tuesday the pope reiterated his core understanding of Christian values.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
"If you're organised, we really need project managers. If you're good at understanding geopolitical nuance, we need space lawyers. If you're good with finance and numbers, we need economists."
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The game against Liverpool in November showcased the City captain's tactical understanding of how and when to press.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
"We're seeing fatty liver disease in younger and younger people. So we're really happy to make some inroads into understanding what's driving it and identifying cell types we might be able to target."
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Lucky that she is forgiving and understanding, and that she knows how to wear down anyone’s defenses.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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