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understanding

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






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"These disorders manifest in current symptoms of unending, synergistic, and complex delusions that thwart a rational understanding of his imminent execution," his lawyers argued.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But a newly studied star system called LHS 1903 may challenge that understanding.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Lewis said his understanding is that not all AI providers were consulted.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“When people realize that, it’s going to negatively impact their understanding of science and their belief in scientific claims, at a time when people are already skeptical about what we do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Like he was close to understanding everything, and yet everything was taking too long to reveal itself.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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