understand
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Together, these insights are shaping a growing subfield known as evolutionary dentistry, using our evolutionary past to understand the dental problems of the present.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
The government will also seek views on screen use in schools and understand where technology can best support learning.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Investors thinking about Venezuela should understand what that means.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
When I moved here I began to understand her, to feel her.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“No. The secrets he makes you keep are safe with me. I understand your fear.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing understand
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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