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understanding

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






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Eight months on and they are no closer to understanding what caused his fatal cardiac arrest.

From BBC • May 22, 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

The letter pointed to instances of unexpected Roblox charges, as one parent discovered that his daughter spent more than $5,000 on Roblox without understanding that she was spending real money.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

And then a new thought came to me like a slender stream of hope, filling me with a new understanding.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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