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understanding

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






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Meanwhile, the 60-day memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran expires on Monday, with talks between the two countries still stalled.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

"This new understanding reshapes how we think about the structure of matter and deepens our knowledge of the most fundamental element that is responsible for the universe in its current form."

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

"It can be quite lonely... with society not understanding the impact it has," says Annalisa de Carteret, a pet loss support manager at animal charity Blue Cross.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Our friends over at the Slate podcast Slow Burn are good at taking events that we think are settled history, then unlocking a new understanding of those stories through interviews, archives, and fresh analysis.

From Slate Aug. 15, 2026

“This aids Marvellers from all over the world in understanding one another. Languages will be translated for you effortlessly as long as both people are wearing them. Be sure to keep them on.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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