understand
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"I understand how that wording may have been interpreted differently, and I regret that it was not clearer," he added.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
"If you understand the rules that govern a system, you now have the possibility of changing it."
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
“It’s better to make mistakes trying to understand something than not to try at all. The chances of making a mistake are enormous in a film, no matter how good your intentions are.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“Over the phone, they can hear the regret in your voice, which conveys that you understand the impact you’re going to have on other people.”
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
I understand, in this moment, that he tricked Gran and me into missing one of my most important moments.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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