understanding
Example Sentences
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The visit, the government said, showed Russia's "understanding" of Cuba's situation and "a willingness to help and cooperate."
From Barron's
The letter also noted that staff responsible for the day-to-day supervision of detainees “appear to be inexperienced and lack basic understanding of civil detention management principles.”
From Los Angeles Times
If these lunar instruments succeed in capturing the ancient radio signal, they could offer a powerful new way to investigate the nature of dark matter and deepen our understanding of how the Universe began.
From Science Daily
However, understanding exactly why this happens has been difficult.
From Science Daily
Doctors have long known that these chronic wounds are complex, but there has been limited understanding of the exact microbes involved.
From Science Daily
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