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understanding

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






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She said the amendments "aim to strengthen duty bearers' understanding of the law and how it applies across a range of the scenarios they encounter day-to-day".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

With his words, Mr. Picton is playing with ideas, trying out phrases, idly offering questions without necessarily understanding where his stories are going.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

"I hope audiences leave with a better understanding of what Belfast went through but also some empathy for all the characters just to see it's not all black and white."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Surprisingly, most of my classmates seem pretty understanding.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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