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understanding

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






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"As the number of satellites in low Earth orbit continues to grow, understanding these effects is increasingly important," says Nakayama.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Lewis said his understanding is that not all AI providers were consulted.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

“When people realize that, it’s going to negatively impact their understanding of science and their belief in scientific claims, at a time when people are already skeptical about what we do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

However, if a poem leads you to a state of understanding, of awareness, and above all, aspiration, then you start to think about a different life, you want to live differently.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Mutual understanding, leading to amity and good relations.”

From "Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody" by Patrick Ness




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