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understanding

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






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“I think they view us as truly political actors, which I don’t think is an accurate understanding of what we do. I would say that’s the main difficulty,” he said.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

Researchers hope that understanding how proteins like HSL regulate fat cell health could eventually lead to more targeted therapies for metabolic disease.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Kevin can now string together words and has improved understanding between him and family members after years of behavioral and speech therapy supported by Applied Behavioral Analysis, the science of learning and behavior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

It’s about understanding that that the removal of a single despised figurehead isn’t enough.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

And then a new thought came to me like a slender stream of hope, filling me with a new understanding.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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