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understanding

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






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American said Friday that merging with United would be bad for competition and consumers and is “therefore inconsistent with our understanding of the Administration’s philosophy toward the industry and principles of antitrust law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In highlighting the plasticity of bacterial domains, the study advances fundamental knowledge of how gene transfer occurs between bacterial cells and offers an important clue to understanding how AMR occurs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Lead researcher Matthew Potthoff, Ph.D., and his team focused on understanding exactly how FGF21 produces its effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

His experience, tactical understanding and positional versatility make him Guardiola's coach on the pitch, capable of adapting his role to ensure City can tweak their tactics game to game.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

There was true learning there, and a great sweep of understanding.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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