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understanding

[uhn-der-stan-ding] / ˌʌn dərˈstæn dɪŋ /






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The structure of state government and public infrastructure were built on the understanding that Congress had disestablished the former reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The details are less important than understanding that aggressive call buying can create a positive feedback loop that pushes a stock price higher.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Not just training people on how to use the tools, but building a shared understanding of what AI can and can’t do today.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

The findings add to a growing shift in research that focuses on understanding neurodevelopmental conditions along a spectrum rather than as separate categories.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

It gives you an understanding that is distinctly, wholly yours.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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