understanding
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In a secular age, it takes real effort to imagine the terror of sin that motivated people like Perpetua, but it is crucial to understanding the resolve she showed in that arena.
The researchers note that this work marks only an early step in understanding ancient marine ecosystems.
From Science Daily
And there are better ways of understanding aging and trends in human behavior.
From Salon
Tracking the activity of living brain cells is critical for understanding how organisms function, Moore explained.
From Science Daily
In the interview, Cuellar credited his political staying power to understanding his sprawling district, which includes Laredo, the busiest U.S. port of entry for trade.
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