understand
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By combining observations across different wavelengths, they hope to better understand how these signals are produced and whether similar mechanisms can explain the broader population of long-period radio transients.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
“I used to say, ‘I don’t understand why you’re such a cold fish,’ and George would say, ‘I may be a cold fish, but you’re full of beans’ — and that was our chemistry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
It was hard to understand what this even meant — their job was to inspect firearms dealers.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
"IHPs are vital in helping school staff understand a pupil's condition and ensure their safety and inclusion in school activities."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Together Mr. Smit and I attempted to explain, but Father simply could not understand a person’s being called by a name not his own.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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