understand
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"It's difficult for me and I believe everybody can understand what he's feeling inside," he said.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
But to determine a mother-worthy performance, one must first understand how the title was originally doled out.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The results could help researchers improve climate models and better understand how ongoing climate change may affect the future.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
“I’m sure Taiwan will be a topic of conversation. It always is. The Chinese understand our position on that topic — we understand theirs,” Rubio said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
And I understand the hopeful, liquid expression in his eyes, and the way he searches my face for a response.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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