understood

Example Sentences

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Back in 1879, those clerks and salesmen and their wives who frequented bucket shops understood they were operating outside the bounds of Wall Street.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

No doubt older generations understood the evil of the Nazis, but young people don’t lack access to historical facts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

He adds: “What I love is that there’s a little bit of that in Rocky, because so much of this story is about someone struggling to be understood and then ultimately being understood.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"We are seeing a gradual but important shift from places being understood mainly as seasonal visitor destinations, to places that can support year-round economic activity, social participation and knowledge exchange," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Their oldest sister pushed and pried, digging until she understood the whole story.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock