be understanding

Example Sentences

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“While the statements may be accurate in a certain context, beneficiaries might not be understanding that it’s only a limited context.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The father, trying to be understanding, says, “I was part of that noise, wasn’t I?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

“There were so many different options out on the table,” Woods said, “and we were trying to be understanding to all the victims.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Those waiting for her would not only be understanding but ask: “Did you eat today? Let me buy you lunch.“

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Tommy seemed to be understanding things even less than me and was letting out hesitant little half-laughs that lagged some way behind.

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro