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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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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

“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

"This study was in many ways a first step towards understanding the effects of infrasound on humans," cautioned Scatterty.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

In an hour they had gone from some coded, genetic fear of fire, to understanding fire, to missing it when it went away.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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