understand
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What did you come to understand about what they’re after as innovators versus what you’re after as a creative?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Whatever the reason, it is still important to understand the impact that decision will have on your monthly retirement, spousal, or survivor benefits.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Their case has now been passed to the Supreme Court, according to Bennett, although the family do not understand the legal process or the timeline of what might happen next.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
"We're only just beginning to understand this new class of cosmic events."
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Katrien and Annaliese could not understand any more than I could Peter’s deliberately doing something that would attract the attention of the authorities.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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