understood

Example Sentences

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“We understood the iterative process was going to be really valuable for the reactor system and for hardware and those components. We did not anticipate how powerful it could be on the civil construction side.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

It is creating productivity gains and efficiency benefits and it translates directly to earnings growth, regardless of its impact on labor markets that probably won’t be fully understood until further down the road.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

When she finally did read the book, she understood Butler’s criticisms.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In addition, the 43-year-old is understood to want to return with his family to Spain after deciding against signing a new Bournemouth deal.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

And so it was that the map's instructions were finally understood and carried out.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda