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understanding

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






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Studies that rely on wearable devices are opening new possibilities for understanding and improving public health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The game against Liverpool in November showcased the City captain's tactical understanding of how and when to press.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

For Ms. Romvari, this is an autobiographical, almost nakedly therapeutic drama about the loss of her brother, unpompously ambitious in its hopscotching of time as it searches for scraps of understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Danny was so used to being a disappointment and letting people down that he wasn’t ready for how understanding this girl was.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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