understand
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“From what I understand, those two have talked not just once, but several times since then,” Krause said.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Helen believes customers understand the increases because everyone is feeling the pressure of rising living costs.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“For me back then, it was hard to understand why they cared so much. But it was because they saw potential in all of us so early, so we could see it for ourselves.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
To understand exactly how the sodium additives altered the material, researchers used advanced analysis techniques.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“No. The secrets he makes you keep are safe with me. I understand your fear.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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