understanding
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"A lot of directors are too busy trying to steer you in a direction instead of understanding what that relationship is between a director and an actor."
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The meal “was too short to convince each other, but long enough to get a better understanding of each other’s positions.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“I would really want the benefit of understanding what the judges think about the issue.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
This updated understanding may also help resolve tensions that have existed between conservation groups and Native Hawaiian communities, opening the door to more inclusive approaches.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Part of my new understanding of life was there would always be two sides to everything.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
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