understand
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However, researchers still did not fully understand why rainfall was increasing or how the island's weather systems were changing over time.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
“Chinese companies need people who understand global markets and understand global management,” Dychtwald said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Imam Nahe'i, who teaches at a large Islamic boarding school, says that when he asked he found his fellow teachers "didn't understand what sexual violence was".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
He added that he’s “racked” his brain to understand the case involving McCluskie and his longtime political consultant, Dana Williamson, both of whom he described as “very highly accomplished people.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I understand, in this moment, that he tricked Gran and me into missing one of my most important moments.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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