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understanding

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






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She said it was her understanding that the president ultimately didn’t raise the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

However, work towards his anticipated exit is under way at the club, with members of staff of the understanding he will leave.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But there is now a growing understanding that genetics also play a role in how well these therapies work.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Are scientists overlooking subtle flaws in their experiments, or is there something incomplete about our understanding of gravity itself?

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

It’s obvious though that Zara won’t be “fine with whatever,” and I’m irritated that she can’t be a little more understanding.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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