understand
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But once you understand the structure, the whole thing becomes wonderfully flexible.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Notaries public, meanwhile, have both ethical and legal duties to refuse notarization if they believe a signer does not understand the nature or consequences of the document they are executing.
From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026
One note for Miles, like Billie Holiday, like Cindy says, that’s enough to understand all the whys and all the reasons why it’s sacred to be alive.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
"When we don't fully understand that, it becomes much more difficult to get it under control."
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Now I understand what Nate tried to warn me about.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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