understand
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Example Sentences
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Gocaj's family told CBS at the scene of the incident on Tuesday that they are trying to understand how the tragedy could have taken place.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I can understand how frustrating this is, because what you viewed as poor management ultimately resulted in a multimillion-dollar payout for the remaining members of the LLC.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
With generative AI, machines no longer just transcribe speech, they understand what we’re saying.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
“So, I remember driving from the airport to Sunset Boulevard, where my hotel was, and I didn’t understand anything. But immediately it was the connection with the orchestra.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
A trip to town tired Dad more than a full day in the field, one more thing about being grown up I didn’t understand.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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