understand
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Winemakers are trying to understand and adapt to these new customers who care more about environmental and social justice practices than about brands.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
In particular, the fired researchers said they had raised concerns inside OpenAI about potential new AI designs, or “architectures,” that could accelerate capabilities, but make the systems even harder to understand or control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
To understand why the new technology matters, it helps to look at a longstanding challenge in biological imaging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
“People didn’t understand it because they weren’t used to it. They were used to basic reggaeton,” Torres says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Her—it’s a pact I understand: Don’t upset Ma.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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BBC Sport understands that the International Rugby League - the game's global governing body and the tournament organiser - planned England's travel itinerary for the World Cup.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Asked if the episode was fodder for those who are skeptical about more government, El-Sayed said he understands those concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
This is all incredibly normal, accepted behaviour which anyone who attends a concert regularly already understands.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
"Peter Rice understands talent relations, and in a competitive market, creative talent have choices of where they want to work," Sarandos said on the call Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Without saying he understands the song, he’s saying he understands the song, and really, he’s saying he understands me.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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El Mayer said he "fully understood" the allegations but denied dismissing Collins' feelings.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Doncic, who had 28 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, understood it was more than just Kessler being 7-foot-2.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Scientists already understood that excessive double-stranded RNA could provoke potentially harmful immune responses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026
But I am an apple-picking person, and my Dad was an apple-picking person, and I think he understood even then that some things are worth risking an eye for.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
I raised my eyebrows like I hadn’t understood him.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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A better understanding of the cellular mechanisms that control neuron production and brain growth could ultimately help researchers study developmental disorders affecting the human brain.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
As knowledge and understanding diminish, so does the quality of thinking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
The agency apologised and thanked customers for their understanding, adding: "We're looking forward to welcoming you to the festival in June."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
"I was just over 20, I was probably a little too impatient, without really understanding how much I still had to learn. I wanted to write, I was reading a lot," he wrote.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
It’s not like our other friends bust him for the way he is, but I can tell they’re not as understanding as I am.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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