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understanding

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






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That work has expanded opportunities for medical research, improved understanding of koala evolution, and provided new insights into how the species can be conserved in the future.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

John hopes the film will bring better understanding and greater acceptance of Tourette's.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s been incredible, experiencing all of that and understanding how long people have been waiting for something like this.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

I’ve had women who come up and say, “I can’t stand Natalie, and it doesn’t relate to my understanding of religion at all.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Everyone had been understanding, especially Cornelius, who definitely did not mind double meals.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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