understand
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Example Sentences
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Unerringly, they blame a sloppy and careless press or an ignorant public for failing to understand.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
“I understand the longing for the old, for the past, but we cannot hide in the past,” said Merz.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
Why didn’t you understand “Louie Louie”? It was out of tune.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
He added that Wales should allow "rabbit ownership only after a short training course where individuals can show they understand the needs of rabbits".
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
I try my best to get her to understand where I’m coming from.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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