understand
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Example Sentences
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“But you get to understand why these micro decisions go wrong, why they take Jack in the wrong direction and ultimately destroy the island.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
If, however, Rome wishes its teachings to be so, then it should help people to understand exactly what it’s saying.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“A typical engagement starts with a small team working closely with the customer to understand where Claude can have the biggest impact,” Anthropic said.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
"For women with HIV who may be experiencing depression, we want to better understand what's going on and catch it earlier so that it doesn't harm their whole overall health," said Perez.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
I think I do understand what she and Nate have been trying to tell me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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