understood

Example Sentences

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But seeing customers come back despite the state of the cafe, "I understood who I'm working for," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

I think the enjoyment for me is in being understood.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

South Wales Police said it understood none of the injuries were life threatening and it has launched an investigation.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Every time the audience thought they understood him, he changed direction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

A bird fluttered down to a low branch and chirped as though he were saying something to Red, and I had the feeling she understood the bird, even though she pretended not to notice.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff