understanding
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Eventually, science slipped the shackles of heresy and astronomers revolutionized our understanding of Earth’s place in the cosmos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
“A melody, rhythm, some understanding of another person or another culture. The way those experiences add up, in the soul of a person over the years, is the biggest prize classical music possesses.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
Ashley understands he’s floundering toward some understanding of income inequality, although he never quite gets there.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
The importance of understanding longevity and your full financial needs in retirement comes as Americans are living longer but face a gap in terms of saving for retirement.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
Part of my new understanding of life was there would always be two sides to everything.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing understanding
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 7
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