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understanding

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






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Since then, the FA has brought in a phased ban of heading in under-11s football and says it is investing in objective and robust research to get a better understanding of the issue.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He wanted to spread peace and understanding, and to promote a positive image of his faith in the media.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

As climate change accelerates, understanding how these animals manage heat could be key to protecting them and preserving marine ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Britt Eastland has his own, notably different, understanding of those days in which the Eastlands were not callous but heroic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

I nod, understanding by the earnest look in his eye that he’s very serious, and that me following through on my plans to apply to Sunridge is, for some reason, important to him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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