understand
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Her brother helped her understand that she didn’t have to achieve the title — she’s always been gay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Effective government requires leaders who understand how to manage organizations, protect institutional expertise and deliver essential services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
"This case study highlights the need for continued systematic documentation of rare neonatal mortality events to better understand the cognitive, emotional, and evolutionary significance of post-mortem behavior in large whales," he said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
It helps us to understand the broader information nightmare in which we’re now living.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Now I understand what Nate tried to warn me about.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
He understands why investors would be skeptical, as AT&T’s average revenue per user hasn’t even kept up with inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
However, the BBC understands that there are different rules depending on teams, with, for example, investment bankers in the office for five days per week.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The company hopes the community understands how hard it has tried to limit the damage from this disaster, Lehmkuhl said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
The BBC understands a decision is imminent on whether to extend the scope of the review, and look at cases dating back to 2015.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“The one who understands how truly valuable this property is.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
She has now ordered an independent review into what happened and said she understood why it would be distressing for Karol Kelly's family that one of his killers remains on the run.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Rams didn’t hide that fact from Adams, McVay said: “I did want to acknowledge it. He’s a grown man, and I think he understood that this is a part of this business.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Erika understood why her mother, Bambi, would want medbeds to be real.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
AT&T’s stock has struggled for momentum this year, but with various challenges now well understood by the market, one analyst thinks it’s set to gain.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
Jimbo must have understood me, or had already made up his mind to come along willingly.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
She’s got no formal training as a detective, but it’s her rich understanding of character and psychology gained from a lifetime of observing people that allows her to solve things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Everything he said tracked with my understanding of the idea’s earliest use.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
His understanding of the game is excellent, and that gives him a huge platform to keep progressing.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The governor said he was “reluctant to impose rigid reporting requirements” on “this critically important digital infrastructure” without understanding the full impact on the businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
“Noooo,” I wail, understanding no matter what, Caesar’s leaving.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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