understanding

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"The protein remnant finding is exceptional," Mooney said, "it dramatically pushes our understanding of what is possible in terms of soft tissue preservation in the fossil record."

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

“The captain needs to model respectful behavior, which may include understanding that asking questions isn’t automatically insubordinate,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

In the years before the transaction, Qatalyst served as a sounding board to the company, and built up credibility and understanding of the business and its story, Godbole said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Her groundbreaking 1925 thesis proposed that stars are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, a discovery that fundamentally changed scientific understanding of the universe, even though it was initially met with scepticism.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“If my understanding of theatrical custom is correct, the interval will soon be over, and the actors will have to return to the theater to perform the second act. We simply must hide until then.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood