comprehension
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She claimed that she was mistakenly under the impression that her case would then be sent to appeal and noted that she has the documented verbal comprehension of a second-grader.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The government first announced its plans for a statutory Year 8 reading assessment in schools, to assess fluency and comprehension, in autumn 2025.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
This creates a gap between adviser compliance and a client’s comprehension of all the moving parts.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
It’s almost beyond comprehension that Americans have reached the point where we need to be reminded not to attack physicians or medical staff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
His comprehension catching up with his senses, Harry realized that he had just Apparated for the first time in his life.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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