understanding
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John hopes the film will bring better understanding and greater acceptance of Tourette's.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"Acetylcholine levels are often altered in treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia, so understanding the function of this neurotransmitter is essential in treating many neuropsychiatric disorders," says Prof. Wickens.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“Someone who both has the vision and the understanding of how to get projects done that would make our city safe and beautiful.”
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
Without understanding why, Dr. Harlow may have helped Phineas at that moment of crisis.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
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