understanding
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Mackison said the past few weeks had been "immensely challenging", and he thanked staff for their hard work and island communities for their understanding of the situation.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Scientists say studying how humans reacted to climate shifts thousands of years ago could help improve understanding of how modern populations may respond to environmental change in the future.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
"Despite critical disagreements on a wide range of issues, there is also this kind of understanding from both sides" on the need for AI guardrails, he told AFP.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
“Her love and devotion for the Arcadia community have not changed and did not waver. She asks for the community’s understanding and continued support.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The shareholders who financed the risk taking had no real understanding of what the risk takers were doing, and, as the risk taking grew ever more complex, their understanding diminished.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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