understood

Example Sentences

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Henderson said he understood people were "feeling a range of emotions, from fear to anger".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is understood the curfew was still in place despite the first Test being over, and the investigation relates to more than a breach of the curfew.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His mother understood he seemed to like his sister’s acoustic guitar, so she suggested he take some lessons.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Scientists have understood this effect for years, but experimentally demonstrating how to dramatically strengthen it has remained a challenge.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Karli understood even less, but we were both so upset and surprised to hear them being angry with one another, and shouting like that.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo