understanding
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The goal is minimal, a memorandum of understanding to stop the fighting, open the strait and set up talks on more difficult issues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
More than any other strategist, Marshall has formalized and advanced Wall Street’s understanding of how options let investors better navigate the stock market by managing risk and maximizing return.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
This will include research and monitoring of bird populations to improve understanding of the pressures they are facing.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"In particular, with conditions such as addiction and obsessive-compulsive disorder we see a difficulty in breaking habits and shifting behavior. So, understanding the mechanics of behavioral flexibility may one day help us develop better treatments."
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
You step into her line of sight, give her an understanding smile.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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