understanding
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The author rightly leaves an air of mystery when we reach the limits of understanding: “Something—and it is hard to say precisely what that was from our vantage point 7,000 years later—snapped.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
It will use AI to “streamline data synthesis, elevate situational understanding, and augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.”
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
“This has given me a deeper understanding of both the challenges individuals and families face and the ways in which the system can fall short in addressing those needs,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Qualitative research, he says, is less about predicting outcomes and more about understanding opinions - for example, testing reactions to a campaign slogan rather than forecasting a vote.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
The hare clarified while Duane concentrated very hard on understanding her clarification.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
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