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understanding

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






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"Children grieve again and again and again as they gain a better understanding of the world, and she will notice differences with our family compared to her friends," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I really dove headfirst into refinancing my mortgage, changing my deeds, understanding investments,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

His experience, tactical understanding and positional versatility make him Guardiola's coach on the pitch, capable of adapting his role to ensure City can tweak their tactics game to game.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"We're seeing fatty liver disease in younger and younger people. So we're really happy to make some inroads into understanding what's driving it and identifying cell types we might be able to target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Nodding, his mouth a firm line of understanding and resolve, he leans over and grabs my hand.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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