understand
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Example Sentences
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Talking through what happened can help you both understand the other’s feelings and avoid those tensions in the future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
They added: "We believe most of our staff understand the need to balance pay increases with ensuring the financial sustainability of the institution."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
I understand this kind of thing always comes up.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
It’s a form of harassment, even if it’s ultimately not successful in securing the prosecution and I understand that.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
I could not understand how Mutti could be like this.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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