understand
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Example Sentences
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“While we understand that parents naturally have questions when they see alarming claims, these claims are completely false,” he said.
But maybe she now understands what’s coming at her if she does, and how ugly it’s likely to get.
From Salon
Ice caves are one such extreme habitat, home to diverse microorganisms that scientists are only beginning to understand.
From Science Daily
To better understand what filled that space, researchers including a team from the University of Tokyo analyzed CT scans of fossilized Triceratops skulls.
From Science Daily
"We need to measure CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide at the same time and throughout the whole season to understand the real net effect in the northernmost agricultural areas."
From Science Daily
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