understand
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“Because there is virtually no room for security or safety failures, we deeply understand these strict requirements and codify them into a set of policies for the agent.”
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
It would be wise to create a budget for each location to better understand how much you’d be spending each month.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
To better understand what caused this decline, researchers used a DNA technique that captures all genetic material preserved in bone.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Dr Paul Davis, palaeontologist and geology curator at Lyme Regis Museum, said that it will help researchers understand how the Jurassic croc hunted in the world's early oceans.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“There are no right or wrong feelings, Lexie. You’re entitled to them all. You do understand that, don’t you?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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