understanding
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This discovery reshapes understanding of the First Pandemic by providing clear evidence of large-scale mortality and offering insight into how people lived, moved and became vulnerable within ancient urban environments.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
John, surrounded by patient, understanding friends and loved ones, tries to maintain as normal a life as possible, but rarely does more than a minute or two go by without a sudden, embarrassing outburst.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Tilson Thomas said that the key to understanding him was understanding his extraordinary ancestry.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Ashley understands he’s floundering toward some understanding of income inequality, although he never quite gets there.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
It’s not like our other friends bust him for the way he is, but I can tell they’re not as understanding as I am.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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