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understanding

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






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Such moments are instantly familiar to any Italian, because being Italian means understanding that food is affection, hospitality and identity rolled into one.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

"This was not casual flake production, but a technology that required planning, precision, and a deep understanding of stone properties and fracture mechanics," says Zhao.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

While the colloquial understanding of an MTS is an AI researcher at a lab, it’s increasingly become a “catch-all” label at the intersection of AI and engineering, according to Clark.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

“I think they view us as truly political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do. I would say that’s the main difficulty,” he said.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Anya listened with a profound ache of understanding in her heart.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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