comprehending

Example Sentences

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And once comprehending, shall he go with the flow?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Yet as commander in chief, wisely comprehending that no war to save the Union could be waged, much less won, exclusively by Republicans, Lincoln sought out Democrats to help battle secession.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

"The public... has no way of comprehending the artist's work, which raises questions over our whole mission of public service," Ms des Cars said.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2025

To Cobb, that moment proved the import of works like “One Person, One Vote” that aid citizens in comprehending our democracy’s structure.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

I stared, at first not comprehending at all.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien