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understanding

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






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She said it was her understanding that the president ultimately didn’t raise the issue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

I think it takes understanding skill and proportion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He said he thinks the documentary will "give people a bit more of an understanding actually what they do in the probation service, and what their aim is really".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“As I think about this emerging world, we can help people have a better understanding of what the expectations are and what they might experience.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

“So,” Elliot said, his brow furrowed, “if I’m understanding this right, we already fixed this.”

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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