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understanding

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






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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

"We are grateful to them for their understanding while our work was undertaken".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“I really dove headfirst into refinancing my mortgage, changing my deeds, understanding investments,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

“I believe in understanding your baseline before you start anything at all,” Dr. Achebe said.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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