understand
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Example Sentences
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Now, I understand they're never going to go away, regardless of how good I am.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
About three months ago, fast-casual chain Panera Bread started surveying customers to understand their GLP-1 usage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
“We understand that our community is shocked and hurt by this news, but what’s important to remember is that this was the conduct of one individual,” Bruno said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The resource was published in Nature Scientific Data and is expected to help scientists better understand cactus biodiversity and conservation challenges.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
“It’s not the mechanics of your letter delivery that I don’t understand, Theo. It’s—any of it. You don’t think your parents would be overjoyed that you’re home?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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