understanding
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The Justice Department has sent some states a “memorandum of understanding.”
Scientists have continued that mission ever since, steadily expanding humanity's understanding of Earth's biodiversity.
From Science Daily
If Christmas is a celebration of life, as well as a time to seek peace and human understanding, then war, naturally, is its opposite.
From Salon
“We’re not hearing that people that are reading the financials aren’t getting the information they need, but we’re always receptive to understanding that,” Jones said, referring to capitalized property, plant and equipment.
Diet and medications are known to strongly influence these microbial communities, but understanding how genetics contributes has been far more challenging.
From Science Daily
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