understand
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“They want to underwrite on a deal by deal basis, they want to understand what they are investing in,” he says.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
“From what I understand, those two have talked not just once, but several times since then,” Krause said.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Helen believes customers understand the increases because everyone is feeling the pressure of rising living costs.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“People outside rap don’t understand it. There’s all sorts of subtle things — key things — happening over and above the beat in rap songs. The fans want new stuff all the time,” Base said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
“I speak English and understand most words under three syllables.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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