understand
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New Zealand foreign minister Peters has instructed foreign ministry officials in Beijing and Wellington to discuss the matter with Chinese authorities to "better understand" the "departure from past practice", the spokesperson said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Foreign Minister Winston Peters's office confirmed the ban and said he instructed the the nation's diplomats "to express concern at this departure from past practice and to better understand it."
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Instead, these courts need to read the justices’ minds and understand what they’re really saying, which is that it’s all gone.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Clients are frustrated when their account is restricted or don’t understand the specifics of the rule.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“Do not let go of my hand, understand, cher? Do not let go.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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