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understanding

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






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These insights could help refine treatments, especially in immuno-oncology, by improving our understanding of what drives successful immune attacks against cancer and what limits them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

He told the court he backed the project on the understanding it would be a nonprofit that would put society's interests first, with any technology it developed released as open source, freely available to all.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“That’s why we choose to start with Alba, who is the granddaughter that is able to start her healing process by understanding her family history,” Urrejola says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

After carrying out extensive research in to the balloon launches that he's been involved in, Liggett says he's confident there's an understanding of how the images have been formed on his film.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Anya listened with a profound ache of understanding in her heart.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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