- present participle of understand.
understanding
Example Sentences
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Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited the sites on Sunday "to inspect the facilities and installations included in the historic memorandum of understanding", according to SANA.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Laforteza thanked her fans for being “patient, understanding, and always showing me so much love,” and said she’d be joining Katseye fans, aka “eyekons,” in cheering on the group in the meantime.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
This salty chemistry could have important implications for understanding the chemical conditions that helped produce molecules relevant to life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
"They would greatly appreciate your understanding as they navigate this difficult time."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
We had shared an understanding of how it was to be both Chinese and American.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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