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understanding

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






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“The understanding that McCluskie conveyed to my client was it was OK to proceed,” Scott said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"That means we can dramatically expand our understanding of deep-water environments in a way that simply hasn't been possible before."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

"We are working on improving our understanding of how the virus divides, transmits, and thinking about how current antiviral treatments can be used as a new treatment," she said.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Corcoran added: “He has grown in confidence, and I think he’s grown in an understanding of his own power to get things done.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It’s not like our other friends bust him for the way he is, but I can tell they’re not as understanding as I am.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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