comprehension
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These are things that are beyond our mortal comprehension, but that are maybe coming in the near-future.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
This allows events to balloon beyond our comprehension, and may be preventing us from stopping this insanity.
From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026
While he still thinks his comprehension is "a little slow", Ellis said it had made him rethink his priorities in life.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Because of their vastly improved comprehension, chatbot-powered interfaces are far more forgiving than the old Siri or Alexa, and are better at simulating intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026
Harry saw Hermione’s comprehension in the sudden widening of her eyes.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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