understanding
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Protecting humanity from the next pandemic, and the ones after that, depends on gaining an accurate understanding of how pathogens originate and reach human communities.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
As part of a generation of 'digital natives' who grew up with an instinctive understanding of social media, he has also shown an ability to connect with a young online audience.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
These insights could help refine treatments, especially in immuno-oncology, by improving our understanding of what drives successful immune attacks against cancer and what limits them.
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
He told the court he backed the project on the understanding it would be a nonprofit that would put society's interests first, with any technology it developed released as open source, freely available to all.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
“My brother, Casper, is napping,” Ivy said, easily understanding.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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