mutual understanding
Example Sentences
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Try to approach him from a place of gratitude and mutual understanding, rather than conflict.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
"Showing awareness could suggest a degree of mutual understanding," but feigning ignorance signals that the issue could become a key bargaining point in any future talks with Trump, Hong said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 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
My mother and Nelson had reached the limits of mutual understanding.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
