mutual understanding

Example Sentences

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"It concluded with the mutual understanding that we will continue to engage in a more detailed manner on matters that are essential to any deal -- including sanctions termination and nuclear-related steps," he wrote.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

The author dedicated her work to “the people of America with the fervent hope that our nations may come ever closer together in mutual understanding and sympathy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

"This milestone comes at the close of a challenging period that required significant dialogue to reach mutual understanding and commitment on the way forward," a statement from the conservation group read.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

“Mare of Easttown” captured that sense of mutual understanding in such a novel way, the star observed, “that I thought it kind of caught like wildfire. The best parts of that are alive in ‘Task.’

From Salon • Oct. 6, 2025

Something passed between the two older girls then, a mutual understanding that didn’t need to be spoken—and Kaori, being a gifted person of second sight, had great appreciation for such things.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly