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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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That work has expanded opportunities for medical research, improved understanding of koala evolution, and provided new insights into how the species can be conserved in the future.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"It's there to help them make good decisions, based on an understanding of the impact those decisions have on everyone that they affect."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Why has it taken so long? It’s hard to say, but obviously the revenue is a huge piece of it. Now, with MLB as a major investor, they’re understanding of the idea that we’re complementary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve had women who come up and say, “I can’t stand Natalie, and it doesn’t relate to my understanding of religion at all.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Danny was so used to being a disappointment and letting people down that he wasn’t ready for how understanding this girl was.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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