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understanding

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






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But then they made Woody be a little more understanding and Buzz a little, forgive the word, dumber.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

"Improving our understanding and monitoring of thymic health could eventually help physicians better assess disease risk and guide treatment decisions," said Aerts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

The breathless rally seen this year among semiconductor and memory stocks may be based on a flawed understanding of company AI usage.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s finally come time to sort through all that’s happened—for my own understanding, and for the sake of history.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Surprisingly, most of my classmates seem pretty understanding.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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