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understanding

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






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Researchers have taken a major step toward understanding how black holes influence the universe by directly measuring the power of their jets.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

As climate change accelerates, understanding how these animals manage heat could be key to protecting them and preserving marine ecosystems.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

American said Friday that merging with United would be bad for competition and consumers and is “therefore inconsistent with our understanding of the Administration’s philosophy toward the industry and principles of antitrust law.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

His experience, tactical understanding and positional versatility make him Guardiola's coach on the pitch, capable of adapting his role to ensure City can tweak their tactics game to game.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Eisman and his team had a from-the-ground-up understanding of both the U.S. housing market and Wall Street.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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