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understanding

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






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While he looks to add tap-ins to his attacking game next, he deserves credit for already having improved his defensive understanding this season.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Let’s move to a lightning round of predictions, with the understanding that these might not be the official projections of your respective institutions.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Data collected by Mars Express has significantly expanded scientists' understanding of Mars and its geological history.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

“The understanding that McCluskie conveyed to my client was it was OK to proceed,” Scott said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Once upon a time, when he’d been a good student at school, he’d been an expert at grammar, understanding when to use that or which or who or whom.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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