understanding

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Chesterton was raised in a high-minded Unitarianism whose morals he approved but whose understanding of God he found too thin to support the changes that he, as a man of the left, wanted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But these earlier images deepen our understanding of the social causes that mattered to him, echoing scenes from Vietnam and domestic race riots that clearly shaped a pacifist perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Because sex determination plays a role in how species form, this adds another layer to understanding evolution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s not like our other friends bust him for the way he is, but I can tell they’re not as understanding as I am.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen