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understanding

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






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It really shifted when marketers started understanding that they need to actually know what they’re paying for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And here, Orsolya’s sincere if haphazard search for understanding, visible in every fiber of Tompa’s affecting central performance, cleverly lets Jude expose the insufficiency in quick fixes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Because sex determination plays a role in how species form, this adds another layer to understanding evolution.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Kennedy had ordered the resumption of underground testing of H-bombs in September, and he wanted a better understanding of the dangers of fallout.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin