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understanding

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






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All said they felt their daughters were being forgotten as their experiences had been erased from the public's understanding of the attack.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Critics say Pratt is untested and has little understanding of major issues including housing, affordability and the job market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A deeper understanding of how these lasers behave could help scientists improve their stability and tailor them more effectively for specialized applications.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Lewis said his understanding is that not all AI providers were consulted.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Beginning with the 2014 expedition, DNA began to play an important role in understanding the origins of artifacts other than human remains.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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