understand
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He said: "Ours is very much more looking at sewerage indicators and, where we find those, we can then begin to work to understand where they've come from."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“They exist in evolving regulatory environments. In light of that, it is perfectly reasonable for investors to say that they need to understand whether stablecoins are included among the companies’ cash equivalents.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
With so much chatter about artificial intelligence and automation replacing jobs, I understand why you’re concerned.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
“Seriously, I cannot understand why he’d post this,” she wrote.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
“There are no right or wrong feelings, Lexie. You’re entitled to them all. You do understand that, don’t you?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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