understand
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Researchers at the University of Birmingham carried out in-depth interviews with pupils, parents and teachers across seven secondary schools to understand how more, or less, restrictive mobile phone policies shape young people's wellbeing.
From BBC
The government has admitted to the BBC that the adoption system "needs to improve", saying too many parents are currently left isolated in a "system that doesn't understand them".
From BBC
During the amendment phase of the debate, Tory MSP Brian Whittle highlighted the importance of using this bill to promote more discussion on understanding peoples' wishes at the end of life.
From BBC
To decide if the private credit stocks are oversold, you need to understand what worries people about them.
From Barron's
Marosi emphasized that understanding how sharks interact socially could play an important role in conservation planning and management strategies.
From Science Daily
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