understand
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Example Sentences
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The statement added: "We understand this is extremely worrying for people in the area, and local officers will be remaining there to speak to anyone with concerns."
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
The Energy Information Administration is undertaking a series of pilot studies to understand these emerging technologies before we model their possible futures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
But after watching “Minions & Monsters” make nods to “Metropolis” and “Casablanca,” I understand.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
I understand that you are making the case that you are hardly a skinflint.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Now I understand what Nate tried to warn me about.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing understand
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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