understand
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He says young people need opportunities to understand and develop employability skills, but "they aren't always embedded into the day-to-day school experience".
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026
A spokesperson for L3Harris said the company is supporting the FAA in its investigation to understand the conditions that led to the ground stop.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
They also need to understand how quickly those changes occur, whether they persist after treatment ends, and which biological processes produce them.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
But that didn't help travelers understand what comes next.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
We know so much more about the brain today than the Phrenologists and the Whole Brainers did in 1850, yet we really understand only the rough outlines.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
She said she now understands the social importance of paying taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2026
On the other hand, Buck understands the technology that has propelled Nvidia to much of its success, Vrachas said.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026
The BBC understands the soldier was based at Imjin Barracks in Innsworth, Gloucestershire.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The BBC understands that the UK government is reluctant to set any new goals at COP31 and thinks the focus should be on achieving existing agreements.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
It’s gonna be nice having someone who understands.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
The series evolved into a cultural reference point itself - something people recognised, understood and even referenced outside gaming.
From BBC ● Nov. 14, 2026
"However, the true meaning of that change must be fully understood."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
"We deliberately chose enterprise as a focus because we understood that it was synergistic with our focus on safety," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026
I understood his point, but I really didn’t think my kids were all that upset.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
For a long time, when he was smaller, he hadn't understood about the No Candy line.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
“There used to be a push for understanding any sort of civil or criminal litigation history,” says Shultz, who previously worked as a CIA officer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
More progress is likely from US-China exchanges between AI governance and technical researchers, "who can compare evaluations and exchange their understanding of AI safety and policy," she said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 14, 2026
For people seeking a better understanding of their home's heat loss, various free or partially free apps, including Cool Calc and AutoHVAC, are available.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
The researchers emphasize the importance of scientific evidence in understanding the full consequences of infections, particularly when policy choices can undermine coordinated efforts to prevent infectious diseases.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 13, 2026
She had a hard time understanding why a new refrigerator got them so excited.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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