understanding
Example Sentences
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He wanted to spread peace and understanding, and to promote a positive image of his faith in the media.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
Treatments were blunt and limited: surgery that often came too late, radiation that could slow disease but rarely cure it, and little understanding of what drove cancer’s relentless growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
On Tuesday the pope reiterated his core understanding of Christian values.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
"We are grateful to them for their understanding while our work was undertaken".
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Maggie’s “preacher” promised and promised, never once understanding why the Fox women had grown skeptical.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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