understand
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Large-scale age-gating is still relatively new, and even the company doesn’t yet fully understand the second- and third-order effects.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
"If you cannot explain the causes of the Tudors' rise, or simplify the concept of photosynthesis, you don't understand it yet," he says.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Accidents, chance encounters and the disclosure of a startling family secret are part of Artie’s quest to understand himself and the “multitudinous aspect” of the people in his life.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
“They help us understand the behavior of these dogs and what home is going to suit them the best. And so their notes are directly contributing to live outcomes,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Recollections were only ever used to understand a soul’s destiny, and that Recollection had been his.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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