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understanding

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






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What I need is support, understanding and privacy while my family and I navigate this difficult time.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"Every photo contributes to our understanding of whale biology and, in this case, helped uncover one of the most extreme movements ever recorded."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The lack of clear outcomes from the Xi-Trump meeting, though, "likely reassures Moscow that Xi did not strike any understanding with Trump that would materially undercut Russian interests".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Thankfully, our Founders had a deeper understanding of human nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

After that something must have come over Eisman, for he stopped looking for a fight and started looking for higher understanding.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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