understand
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"We need to be very close to the communities and engage with them very closely and make sure that they understand what's going on, they're informed and they consent," says Munoz-Bertrand.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Three-fourths of school-going children couldn’t read or understand a simple story by the end of primary school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
It’s more of a comrade, understanding, empathy and having the maturity and the experience to understand what he went through as a man, as a human being.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
As an advanced financial product, you’ll need to make sure you understand all the terms.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
Holding it in my hand, I finally understand what Mr. Harris was trying to tell me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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