understand
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He said he’s aimed to take the shame out of talking about sperm health and instead get people to understand the body’s biological functions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
West's then wife, Kim Kardashian, addressed his comments and his bipolar disorder, saying: "Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words sometimes do not align with his intentions."
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
To understand where the system breaks down, we must begin with PBMs — the middlemen hired by health plans to negotiate lower prices from drug manufacturers and manage prescription drug benefits for patients.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“It’s a very unique situation where people can go and see the neighborhood, understand it better.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Together Mr. Smit and I attempted to explain, but Father simply could not understand a person’s being called by a name not his own.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
