understand
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Bhattacharya explained, "I am trying to understand how lithium and pyrite could be associated with one another."
From Science Daily • 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 understand why people spend that much money, but nowadays it's a lot," Bartram explained to BBC Radio Suffolk's Wayne Bavin.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
There is so much about that night that I will never, ever understand.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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