understand
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“Investors will still need to ensure they understand that crypto prices often exhibit wild swings and that the asset class is driven purely by speculation,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
And, given his extraordinary journey, it is easy to understand why.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“But the bigger plan is — we understand we’re not a contender. We’re competitive. How are we going to get back to contention?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
But I can understand that it feels daunting — especially because you’re now aware of how much sacrifice it takes to pay off significant amounts of debt.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
She had no grandparents to ask—her father’s parents were deceased, and her mother’s had disowned them for reasons Janet didn’t fully understand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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