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understanding

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






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Observing what happens in this “quaint little town” on the border, she says, is crucial to understanding global geopolitics.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"Because it's a memorandum of understanding for speed."

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

They say this may lead to a better understanding of disease mechanisms and eventually contribute to new treatments.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"The children love it but the ones who get the most out of it are the teachers, who go back with a different understanding and different approach."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Like he was close to understanding everything, and yet everything was taking too long to reveal itself.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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