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understanding

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






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Inside Israel, there is an understanding that the stakes for the Lebanese government are high and that it has two tough options to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"We're seeing fatty liver disease in younger and younger people. So we're really happy to make some inroads into understanding what's driving it and identifying cell types we might be able to target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Critically huzzahed, festooned with Emmys, the 2023 first season of “Beef” told a story of road rage escalating to warfare and finally winding down to a sort of understanding.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

"Governments and health services must work with communities to rebuild trust and promote a better understanding of, and confidence in, vaccines," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Eisman and his team had a from-the-ground-up understanding of both the U.S. housing market and Wall Street.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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