understand
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Matthews says that asking women questions about their menstrual cycle should help doctors and patients pick up on patterns and understand if their mental health is connected to their cycle.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
“I understand that every life lost is a tragedy, but there are crimes that are against humanity and against our American principles.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
To better understand how a localized tooth infection could influence the entire body, researchers reviewed findings from many different studies.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
“This was a case where Mitch wasn’t confused, he just didn’t understand why he was being asked to do something when it was too late, and people were wrapping up to leave.”
From Slate • May 16, 2026
I can’t let him think that Zara’s more important to me than he is, and while she might be annoyed at first, she’ll understand that this is necessary.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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