understand
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Federal officials said they are still working to understand exactly how the fire might have affected the species, as well as the landscape, cultural sites, restoration projects and visitor resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"We understand the concerns people have about their communities and will always balance the right to freedom of expression with the need to tackle crime without fear or favour."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s also important to understand what VPNs can’t do:
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The researchers emphasize that larger Phase III clinical trials will be needed to confirm the findings and better understand the potential role of both interventions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
“She usually says, ‘This is like the House of Stray Cats,’ because a stray cat’s territory is way bigger than people understand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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