understand
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But it can also add exposure to risks that investors are now straining to understand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
"Upon advice from our cyber security team, we understand that some personal data has been extracted by the hackers who carried out the cyber attack," the company told customers at the time.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
I think if you start to like this building in one corner or in another, or you get lost, you start to understand what it is all about.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
It’s a form of harassment, even if it’s ultimately not successful in securing the prosecution and I understand that.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
Whatever was happening with Anna May, Frances seemed to understand.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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