understand
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Example Sentences
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“I used to say, ‘I don’t understand why you’re such a cold fish,’ and George would say, ‘I may be a cold fish, but you’re full of beans’ — and that was our chemistry.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
"IHPs are vital in helping school staff understand a pupil's condition and ensure their safety and inclusion in school activities."
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
They understand that we run 1.3 billion miles a year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
With no mention of children, I understand that you are concerned about your future if and/or when you become unable to live independently.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
“When are you going to understand that you can’t make something out of nothing? You need to learn to stop watering dead things.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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