understanding
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User-friendly design can save lives by allowing for legibility and shared understanding, making it safer to run nuclear power plants, air traffic control towers, and robotic surgical systems.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
“People are slapping the FDE title on sales engineering without really understanding how Palantir did FDE or why it worked so well.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
They argue that has given him a better understanding of what makes a strong federal case and how to communicate legal realities to the boss.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
"Our new engagement strategy aims to increase understanding and enable participation in the work of the assembly, including bringing more people to Parliament Buildings," it added.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
After it was all over and the monkeys had again disappeared in the treetops, I looked to Rowdy for some kind of understanding.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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