understand
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New Zealand foreign minister Peters has instructed foreign ministry officials in Beijing and Wellington to discuss the matter with Chinese authorities to "better understand" the "departure from past practice", the spokesperson said.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
First, workers may simply not understand the law, claiming inappropriately their state- or company-specific overtime as tax-deductible.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I don’t think I totally understand how this fits into the story of my life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
To better understand how the effect works, the researchers examined a high-quality topological material known for its unusual electronic behavior.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
I didn’t understand why she just stood there with her hands clasped until she glanced at me and ticked her head toward the door.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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