understanding

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Institutions such as the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum preserve specimens for decades, allowing new insights to emerge as scientific understanding evolves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

"Our new engagement strategy aims to increase understanding and enable participation in the work of the assembly, including bringing more people to Parliament Buildings," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

They seemed to be genuinely grappling with the administration’s arguments about why the long-accepted understanding of the 14th Amendment’s citizenship clause is wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I nod, understanding by the earnest look in his eye that he’s very serious, and that me following through on my plans to apply to Sunridge is, for some reason, important to him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam