understand
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"Our work shows that both mitochondrial aging and broader systemic aging are, at least in part, modifiable. If we understand the underlying processes, we may be able to take targeted countermeasures," summarizes Dr. Ermolaeva.
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
"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
The only humans who remain are a team of about a dozen park rangers and Department of Interior scientists who are working to review the fire damage and understand the scale of the loss.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Together Mr. Smit and I attempted to explain, but Father simply could not understand a person’s being called by a name not his own.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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