understand
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Example Sentences
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However, I understand the tax consequences my estate will face for any unused portion of my health-savings account.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
ESA Cheops project scientist Maximilian Günther says the discovery highlights how much scientists still do not understand about planetary origins.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Thames Water said it would "continue to work closely with the Environment Agency to understand our impact at the locations and where upgrades to our assets may be needed."
From BBC • May 21, 2026
I understand how tech has helped in medical procedures.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
He’d been too young to understand how ugly he was.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing understand
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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