understanding

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“You really have to build that confidence and understanding of how to do online research,” she said.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Reading Mr. Pielke’s op-ed reminded me of a remark by Upton Sinclair: “It is difficult to get a man to understand something when his salary depends on him not understanding it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“But I also think that someone’s track record is important, someone’s ability to collaborate and someone’s at least basic understanding of the government and how it works,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

“Fundamentally core to that is understanding how molecules behave, how molecules interact with things such as water. In many ways, this is the largest demonstration to date.”

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

To get her back to understanding why the rules are what they are and why he’s the one who makes them.

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