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understanding

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






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How does that broaden our understanding of the world?

From Slate • May 7, 2026

Her understanding of color, composition and space all comes through here.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Capp suggests there may have been an informal understanding between robbers and victims.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It said both sides were close to agreeing on a "one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In an hour they had gone from some coded, genetic fear of fire, to understanding fire, to missing it when it went away.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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