understand
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Running past her fellow Olympians in Centennial Olympic Stadium made Evans finally understand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The key thing to understand about Andy Burnham's speech is these were the words and the delivery of both a new prime minister and a grieving son.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
What did he understand about government debt that we forget today?
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
“These public-service announcements are about reminding Americans to love their country and understand what makes it worth defending, at home, at our borders, and abroad,” the White House said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Holding it in my hand, I finally understand what Mr. Harris was trying to tell me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
"Christa is a 50-year-old remorseful woman who understands her actions, receives proper treatment for her mental illness, and provides for and guides fellow incarcerated women."
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
While he lives just outside the area eligible for the money, he understands why it might appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
“He understands his mistake, accepts the consequences of his actions and will learn from this. The entire Trojan Family wishes Dante a full recovery, and we send our best regards to him and his family.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
On it, you need to find out who understands the importance of teamwork and who doesn't, to iron out shortcomings and and see what works and what doesn't.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
“Nobody ever understands you, not with all your stuck-up words. Like, you just want to make everyone else feel stupid. You think you’re so smart.”
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
While the retirement took Redick by surprise because Beyer shared the news late in the offseason, Redick said he understood the reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
It is understood that Oura's decision to delay an IPO is not connected to the lawsuit.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
In 2020, the mother and daughter duo were understood to have bought adjacent abodes in the exclusive neighborhood, with Kris paying $20 million for her piece of the property pie.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Constipation is a familiar problem for astronauts, but scientists have not fully understood why spending time in space can disrupt normal digestion.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
And they both thought that they understood each other perfectly.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
That growing gap between production and understanding has changed how I teach undergraduate economics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
"Such sites have the potential for making people believe things that are not true without understanding where the information is coming from."
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
“These vary widely, underscoring the importance of understanding local laws if probate avoidance is a priority. Even a single missed step can inadvertently trigger probate.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Scientists have taken a major step toward understanding cancer in cats, opening what researchers once described as a genetic "black box."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
From information I have overheard, I have developed an understanding that someday, perhaps someday soon, I will be put together again.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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