understand
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Distinguishing between those species could help researchers and land managers better understand and manage future impacts on forestry and agriculture.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
"I understand that this is a terribly sad incident for the community and I am grateful for the overwhelming support and assistance that we have received so far," Davies said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“Can students enter LACCD, understand their options, find the support they need, complete their goal, and leave with more opportunity than when they arrived?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
"At the end of the day, you understand very, very quickly that literally there is nothing that you can do at this point in time," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“No, Corrie! I’m watched! Don’t you understand that? Every move I make is watched!”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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Maye understands that his performance so far simply hasn’t been up to snuff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
"That has to be within the control of a UK, preferably UK-owned firm, but certainly a UK firm that understands the ethics and way that the NHS works," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Christa is a 50-year-old remorseful woman who understands her actions, receives proper treatment for her mental illness, and provides for and guides fellow incarcerated women."
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
BBC Sport understands Premier League clubs are seeking legal advice about potential compensation.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Chandresh has an inherent flair for the unusual and curious; he understands the power of atmosphere.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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The suit said the sisters were aware the singer owned dogs at the property and understood he kept the pets locked up in a different part of the home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
"In the initial weeks, I had this really strange pang of wanting to go back. Because it was something I understood," Gershkovich recalled.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
It is understood that Oura's decision to delay an IPO is not connected to the lawsuit.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
In 2020, the mother and daughter duo were understood to have bought adjacent abodes in the exclusive neighborhood, with Kris paying $20 million for her piece of the property pie.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
It was enough to tell me that she had listened, and understood, and that she did not judge me.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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The barrister said an expert report outlined that this "language deficit" had led to difficulties and impacted his "understanding of societal norms and morals".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Deeply understanding the “nooks and crannies of the company” can help people be more innovative, he said, as long as they’re willing to challenge conventional wisdom.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
For Wilson, though, as a dad who brought his sons to see him onstage at their beloved Rolling Loud, the intergenerational connection didn’t necessarily lead to total understanding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Candidates must also show "understanding" of social rules and demonstrate expected pension benefits equivalent to someone who has paid pension insurance for 30 years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Everyone had been understanding, especially Cornelius, who definitely did not mind double meals.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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