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understanding

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






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The idea was to find these extraordinary men, put them in charge, and align policies with their understanding of the common good.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"We now have a better understanding of the basic assumptions we can make, as well as stronger techniques for translating these assumptions into properties of scattering amplitudes and other observables."

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

Across Substack, Instagram and IRL gatherings, it brings together fragrance lovers and newcomers eager to deepen their understanding in an interactive way.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

However, work towards his anticipated exit is under way at the club, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The video recording announces, “The rover Resilience brought home many important discoveries that have moved our understanding of Mars forward, but the planet still holds many mysteries yet to be solved.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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