understanding
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It was this understanding that made the French philosophe so eloquent a defender of the rule of law and so severe a critic of direct taxation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
“I would really want the benefit of understanding what the judges think about the issue.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
"Building your knowledge to give you a good understanding of how you can change policy for the better is really important, and I think Harry is someone who does that."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Water supply predictions, reservoir management, and long-term planning all depend on understanding how much water will actually reach the river.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
There was something about seeing that rushed bullet point list, and finally understanding why it looked that way, that sent a shiver down my spine.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
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