understand
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Mitochondria are best known for generating the energy cells need to function, but scientists now understand that they do much more.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Former Mexican and American security officials note that while the February confrontations exposed how little control the government exerts over parts of Jalisco, the cartels understand the economics of the moment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“To my colleagues: I understand the frustration,” Hocutt wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"We understand the concerns people have about their communities and will always balance the right to freedom of expression with the need to tackle crime without fear or favour."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
I could tell no one because it was too terrible, because no one would understand.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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