understand
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"A lot of chefs are being very quiet about this, and I understand that because they're sort of scared of the protesters," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
“More and more, people don’t just want to wear a tag, but want to understand who is behind that tag,” Andrea Guerra, chief executive of Prada Group, said in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Each chef seemed to have a recognizable point of view — something you could understand from the plate itself, without needing the chef to stand beside the table explaining it.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
"This study can help us understand more about why cancer develops in cats and humans, how the world around us influences cancer risk, and possibly find new ways to prevent and treat it," says Wood.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
She doesn’t understand why I need this day and I’m not going to explain it to her.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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
Rookie cornerback Brandon Cisse told reporters he understands the emotions behind the boos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
A leadership vote was held by Reform's 33 Senedd members on Monday morning, in which BBC Wales understands Jenner's colleague Jason O'Connell stood against her.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He understands why investors would be skeptical, as AT&T’s average revenue per user hasn’t even kept up with inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
They tried offering me cows: Our people believe even an infant understands about the cattle.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
As much as I loved being home with my kids and understood the privilege it was, I was bored.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
“Farmers came together. They understood what was needed and they got it done.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Everyone has understood for some time that this would be a favorable election cycle for Democrats.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2026
Around half of that cost is understood to have been money spent by the MoD and the wider government in responding to the inquiry, including lawyers representing former SAS officers and senior military figures.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
For a long time, when he was smaller, he hadn't understood about the No Candy line.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
“These vary widely, underscoring the importance of understanding local laws if probate avoidance is a priority. Even a single missed step can inadvertently trigger probate.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 27, 2026
Some of his initial investigations contributed to our understanding of neutron stars and black holes.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Scientists have taken a major step toward understanding cancer in cats, opening what researchers once described as a genetic "black box."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2026
Speaking to BBC Sport before the latest dispute escalated, he said his understanding was White had helped secure the Netflix deal and compromises had been necessary to get the fight made.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
“My brother, Casper, is napping,” Ivy said, easily understanding.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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