understand
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The new team of officers is to be made up of those who are "locally based, understand their communities, and have strong relationships with residents, schools, faith leaders and volunteers".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“Over the phone, they can hear the regret in your voice, which conveys that you understand the impact you’re going to have on other people.”
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Asked Tuesday about the $5.5-million claim, Adams answered at various points, “I can’t speak on that,” “I don’t understand the question” and “I don’t know how to answer the question.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
More observations will be needed to determine which scenario is correct and to better understand how such a small, distant object can briefly hold onto an atmosphere at all.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Why lying down was such a crime I could never understand.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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