understanding
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They also share a reputation for being canny directors of actors, understanding from their experience in the spotlight what to say to a performer and when to say it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The issue of race had been “exacerbated in our politics over the past year,” making it “a time for more understanding, love, sensitivity and honor, and I want to be part of that.”
From Slate • May 6, 2026
One of the most promising applications of this approach lies in understanding chromatin, the complex structure of DNA and proteins inside cells.
From Science Daily • May 6, 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
We had shared an understanding of how it was to be both Chinese and American.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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