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understanding

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






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"This research revolutionizes our understanding of the jugal bone in snake and non-snake lizards," said Michael Caldwell, professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and a co-author on the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

"Two things have changed - the game understanding and the technical ability of players to be able to play that way."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He plans to address economists’ difficulty in understanding what is actually happening to the price level from existing methods of collecting and analyzing data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Mr. Sanberg’s cooperation substantially assisted our investigation, including our ability to develop a more complete understanding of key events.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

“Have you no sense? Have you no understanding of the gravity of the situation?”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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