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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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"Children grieve again and again and again as they gain a better understanding of the world, and she will notice differences with our family compared to her friends," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Studies that rely on wearable devices are opening new possibilities for understanding and improving public health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

"If you're organised, we really need project managers. If you're good at understanding geopolitical nuance, we need space lawyers. If you're good with finance and numbers, we need economists."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I really dove headfirst into refinancing my mortgage, changing my deeds, understanding investments,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

You step into her line of sight, give her an understanding smile.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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