understand
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"The more we can understand about cell death and what happens to cells after they die, the better we can understand disease pathologies and find new treatments," Stephanie said.
From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026
We understand that its findings contributed to London's inclusion in the inquiry.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
I don’t understand how so much could go on taxes.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
If you want to understand how L.A. became uniquely optimistic toward new ways of thinking about music, you would do well to drive some 70 miles up the coast and turn right.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
I never could understand all the fuss over clothes.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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