understand
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And when I think back to the time I stared into the abyss and lived long enough to understand what it meant, I know this: we can’t become a generation that looks away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
As Lori and Julian near the end of their time together, they begin to understand that, with patience and a human touch, the Christophers can be finished without being forged.
From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026
Until now, scientists did not fully understand how these particles escaped from their host cells.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
But the British driver added: "You'd understand if he stayed and you'd understand if he went."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“I still don’t understand what the issue is. It’s one of the most prestigious programs around. Why wouldn’t he want you to go?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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