understand
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Example Sentences
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“I would say that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace and mercy, but also, I just don’t understand it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
The study used computer modelling to understand how climate change could alter how nutrients reached Windermere and Esthwaite Water.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
I can understand how frustrating this is, because what you viewed as poor management ultimately resulted in a multimillion-dollar payout for the remaining members of the LLC.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
I can’t let him think that Zara’s more important to me than he is, and while she might be annoyed at first, she’ll understand that this is necessary.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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