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And if you want to understand what makes businesses tick, you have to read about history, science, art—and what makes humans tick.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

This one, for reasons I can’t say I fully understand, skipped all that and went into effect immediately—as of today.

From Slate ● Jul. 28, 2026

Information is given to them and it takes several chapters for the reader, and the character, to understand the significance of that information.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

The temporary immune changes observed in this study could help researchers understand some of the biological processes behind those associations.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026

‘I don’t understand any of this!’ he cried.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

“Although we’ve moved on since that point, I think there still is a question mark in investors’ minds as to whether Masino understands the Cracker Barrel business intimately.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Dennis Dahmer, who is 73, similarly understands the stakes of what the court has done by rolling back key protections the VRA established.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

No movie this year understands that better than “Obsession,” the $750,000 low-budget film directed by a 26-year-old that just surpassed $400 million at the global box office.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

“My hope is that the court understands Jesse was more than a victim,” Jimenez’s niece, who did not wish to be named, wrote in an impact statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

“You’re the only one who understands me,” I whispered.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling

My mother, an excellent cook, understood repetition better.

From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026

It is understood the signing has widespread backing across the club.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

They appear to have understood that elephant bone offered advantages over more widely available animal bones.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

But Serie A champions Inter have held positive discussions with the 32-year-old and are understood to be leading the race to sign the Premier League and Champions League winner on a two-year contract.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

The Fox sisters’ new process for communicating with the dead was understood similarly.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

A Tigers spokesperson told The Times on Tuesday that the team’s understanding is that the squirrel was in “fine health” after it was removed and released.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Reacting to the forecast, Sanchez said: "I ask for understanding and call on all citizens in all the country to exercise extreme caution and take every possible precaution."

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026

The growing understanding of the mouth-body connection is also leading to new diagnostic tools, prevention strategies and treatments.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

Chair of the National Police Chiefs' Council's DEI committee, chief constable Rachel Kearton, told the paper that "understanding the communities we serve" is essential.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

It gives you an understanding that is distinctly, wholly yours.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith