understanding
Example Sentences
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The group said that recent research has “contributed to a clearer understanding of potential harms” from such treatments.
"All stakeholders acknowledge that the spirit of this understanding is to protect the integrity of the game and preserve unity within the cricket fraternity."
From BBC
"Most people have no understanding of how to respond to a distant, unseen threat — and the resulting fear certainly triggers mass panic."
From BBC
They did not wholly reject the idea but said the measures should be "limited, proportionate and based on a clear understanding of the consequences".
From Barron's
To get there, it will need a rich understanding of financial ethics, he says.
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