understand
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The researchers say more work is needed to understand exactly what drives these delayed heart rate increases.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
To understand how the U.S. arrived in this predicament, let’s take a step back.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
"After almost 100 years on the planet, I now understand the most important place on Earth is not on land, but at sea," he said.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
I don’t understand how people can treat their family members this way over such issues.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
“The steps you’ve taken are necessary for you to choose yourself, for you to be your authentic self, and not the self your dad chose for you. Do you understand that?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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