comprehension
Example Sentences
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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
"Visual cues generally attract initial attention more effectively and support rapid comprehension, while sound cues tend to create a stronger emotional connection," she said.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 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
I was alone, isolated in a bubble of resistance, watching this surreal scene magnified beyond comprehension.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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