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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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But a combination of understanding food as fuel for her sport and proactive steps, such as eating free from distractions and alerting team nutritionists to pay her special attention, has helped keep her on track.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

"Building your knowledge to give you a good understanding of how you can change policy for the better is really important, and I think Harry is someone who does that."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

They found that such acceptance becomes more likely if the person is under time pressure, faces a complex task or doesn’t have a good understanding of what they are querying, among other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This marks a significant improvement in understanding how this isotope is produced.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

I’m confused through most of my classes and have trouble understanding what the teachers are talking about.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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