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understanding

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






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“That’s why we choose to start with Alba, who is the granddaughter that is able to start her healing process by understanding her family history,” Urrejola says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Mourinho is under contract with Benfica until 2027 but can come out of it, and whatever he says publicly, my understanding is that he is desperate to return to the Bernabeu.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Both the film and the story are sad and brilliant and hilarious and infuriating, and the documentary moves with love and understanding and a deliberate and specific rhythm.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

Regional mediators have recommended that Tehran and Washington continue to negotiate remotely until both sides are close enough to reach an understanding, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

She had a hard time understanding why a new refrigerator got them so excited.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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