understand
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“We understand this is not the answer you were hoping for, and we want you to know that your request was given careful consideration,” the attorney wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
"Some of that information won't be forthcoming while there is a live investigation, and it is really important for everyone in that area to understand that," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
But having read “Shop Different,” it’s easy to understand why a Midwestern kid who was dazzled by department stores might want to take a chance on one of America’s most storied 20th-century retail brands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
"The ocean is an acoustic environment, and sharks are clearly tuned into it in ways we are only beginning to understand," Kajiura said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Holding it in my hand, I finally understand what Mr. Harris was trying to tell me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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"That has to be within the control of a UK, preferably UK-owned firm, but certainly a UK firm that understands the ethics and way that the NHS works," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
One of five men arrested near RAF Fairford in the early hours of Sunday morning had dialled 999 himself, the BBC understands.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
BBC Sport now understands he will not attend the launch.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
While he lives just outside the area eligible for the money, he understands why it might appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Not everyone fully understands the true power of ABBA, but you'll be hard-pressed to find an Iranian who doesn't love their entire catalog of music.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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"In the initial weeks, I had this really strange pang of wanting to go back. Because it was something I understood," Gershkovich recalled.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
And that phrase — “at a minimum, nearly a quarter” — needs to be understood.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
While the retirement took Redick by surprise because Beyer shared the news late in the offseason, Redick said he understood the reasons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
It is understood the club have already been handed a £5,000 sanction after Venter was not present at the Prem's pre-season launch day.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Charles recognized Estelle’s handwriting and her perfect French, “not a word of which was understood by Miss Fox.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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South Korea says both sides had reached a "clear understanding" during consultations to keep the transfer confidential, citing concerns for the safety of the POWs' families in North Korea.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
He used small talk as an example, which can lead to a deeper understanding, deeper trust, and connection for people.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
New research is reshaping scientists' understanding of bat evolution, with evidence suggesting that bats most likely originated in Europe during the late Paleocene, roughly 65 to 60 million years ago.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
Riley also asked for understanding from those who have been critical of Stephens, whom he described as “a young person who made a mistake.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Nodding, his mouth a firm line of understanding and resolve, he leans over and grabs my hand.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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