understood

Example Sentences

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“I spoke to Gwynne and explained just that to her and she understood it. … She didn’t try to apologize for it, but together we decided we would still move forward,” Loverro said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He has the right to challenge that verdict, with the process understood to be ongoing.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She understood that it’s not really about Bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Human civilizations across the ages have understood this to be an important lesson, which is how gold became the go-to cautionary symbol for greed, vanity, and the hollow existence to which they lead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

I understood now why our moms had tried so hard to grow a friendship between Sela and me—to give us what they’d never had.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith