understand
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But to determine a mother-worthy performance, one must first understand how the title was originally doled out.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
"We must show we understand the scale of change the moment calls for - that means bringing our best players into Parliament," she said.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Scientists are still working to understand why the striatum may be enlarged in people with psychopathic traits.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
“I’m sure Taiwan will be a topic of conversation. It always is. The Chinese understand our position on that topic — we understand theirs,” Rubio said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
I can’t let him think that Zara’s more important to me than he is, and while she might be annoyed at first, she’ll understand that this is necessary.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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