understand
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Ralph coauthored a scientific paper that sought to understand specifically why 2010-11, 2016-17 and 2022-23 were very wet years in California despite the existence of La Niña.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
To understand how Warsh’s positions on Washington’s relationship with the Fed have evolved, The Wall Street Journal reviewed all readily available statements—almost 150 of his speeches, testimonies and columns—from 2006 to 2026.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
"Maybe we can better understand what's going on in the stratospheres of other planets in our solar system or exoplanets," says Cohen.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Peering through the gloom of the Fir Park floodlights with one camera angle, it is difficult to understand how Dallas could be so sure.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Whatever was happening with Anna May, Frances seemed to understand.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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