- present participle of understand.
understanding
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Never again will we be able to make a decision with so little foresight or preparation, with such a lack of understanding about what this means.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
He noted breakdowns that could be solved with better adherence to the game plan and understanding of the opposing team’s personnel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Scientists at McGill University have discovered a surprising ability in immune cells that could reshape our understanding of how the body develops lasting protection against infections.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Martha Deevy, a senior research scholar at Stanford University’s Center on Longevity, says this experimental phase should focus on understanding human behaviors rather than short-lived technical trends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Nodding, his mouth a firm line of understanding and resolve, he leans over and grabs my hand.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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