understand
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And, given his extraordinary journey, it is easy to understand why.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
Companies warn that the EU disclosures risk double-counting some revenue and that other amounts could be difficult for investors and the public to understand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
“We try to make her understand how important it is to be focused on the tennis,” Bosch said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
"As outsiders, we also don't understand why it could not be prevented," Peter, a financial analyst who refused to give his full name told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
“I’m sorry, La. I don’t mean to keep pushing this, but I need to know with one hundred percent certainty that you understand the situation and that you will not interfere with the gold Flash.”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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