understood

Example Sentences

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South Wales Police said it understood none of the injuries were life threatening and it has launched an investigation.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Few could have seen it coming—even Rosenqvist understood that he was an outsider.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But seeing customers come back despite the state of the cafe, "I understood who I'm working for," he said.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Wowed but not fooled, for everyone understood what was happening inside Muybridge’s machine: Still photos were displayed one after the other.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

For the first time Jonah actually kind of understood that viewpoint.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix