understanding
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"The protein remnant finding is exceptional," Mooney said, "it dramatically pushes our understanding of what is possible in terms of soft tissue preservation in the fossil record."
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
“The captain needs to model respectful behavior, which may include understanding that asking questions isn’t automatically insubordinate,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Experiences like this are essential to understanding the communities where you do business, Ayca believes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"By understanding what this species needs, we can create the right conditions for it to grow and thrive. Not just here, but potentially beyond Clumber," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
The Reichstag, the German parliament, had passed a Peace Resolution, calling for “a peace of understanding and the permanent reconciliation of peoples without the forcible acquisition of territory.”
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
Positive Words to Describe People, List 1
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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