understood

Example Sentences

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It is just understood, like how we understand that potholes will not be filled.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

The Moon's geological history is still not fully understood.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

But that was before I understood that what goes up must come down.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Without a compelling story for her powerful but poorly understood role, Feldstein Soto often struggled to explain her achievements in office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Clare had not understood why the badger would be so revolted, for he had not yet seen how ugly he looked without his ear and eye.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman