understand
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The researchers now want to better understand exactly how these neurons influence spatial attention across vertebrate species and whether they serve a similar function in humans.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
“You don’t have to understand English to understand what I was saying.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
They seem to understand intuitively that a corps of manifold resources is more resourceful.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
We understand that its findings contributed to London's inclusion in the inquiry.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“Uncle Max,” my dad said finally, giving a look I didn’t understand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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