understand
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Until now, scientists did not fully understand what occurred during this stage or how cancer cells coordinated their spread so efficiently.
From Science Daily
"Further studies are needed to confirm these findings and to help us understand the mechanisms behind them so we could identify new ways to prevent stroke."
From Science Daily
“But here we’re starting right on Nora’s face. Where are we? Has she become an actress? And then you slowly understand. There are no rules; just rhythm.”
From Los Angeles Times
"Now that China understands she will be around for a while it will be rethinking how to insulate economic relations from diplomatic spats."
From Barron's
Perhaps most importantly, she’s developing Claude’s understanding of itself so it won’t be easily cowed, manipulated or led to view its identity as anything other than helpful and humane.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
