comprehension

Example Sentences

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She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

This creates a gap between adviser compliance and a client’s comprehension of all the moving parts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

It’s almost beyond comprehension that Americans have reached the point where we need to be reminded not to attack physicians or medical staff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

While he still thinks his comprehension is "a little slow", Ellis said it had made him rethink his priorities in life.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Jane Fairfax’s perception seemed to accompany his; her comprehension was certainly more equal to the covert meaning, the superior intelligence, of those five letters so arranged.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen