understand
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Scientists don’t yet understand who will benefit from a particular antidepressant, or any antidepressant at all, beyond a placebo effect of taking a pill.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“A typical engagement starts with a small team working closely with the customer to understand where Claude can have the biggest impact,” Anthropic said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
"Through the recovery of Leonardo's DNA, we hope to understand the biological roots of his extraordinary visual acuity, creativity, and possibly even aspects of his health and causes of death."
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
"We would encourage anyone who is sleeping rough to engage with local services so we can understand their circumstances and offer appropriate support," a spokesperson said.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
“There are no words. Very few, anyway. It is mostly drawings, maps, that sort of thing. You’ll understand when you see it.”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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