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

"They can't remember what things are called, can't finish a sentence, have trouble comprehending a text."

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

You don’t realize how complicated comprehending speech can be until your hearing abilities are compromised.

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2024

My comprehending, my believing the teachings of Mr. Muhammad had only required my mind’s saying to me, “That’s right!” or “I never thought of that.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey