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understanding

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






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"There is a pressing need for greater understanding of how neurodevelopmental disorders change early brain development, and awake fMRI has considerable potential to address this."

From Science Daily

As parents, she says they "worked through understanding each others needs and made some lifelong changes to help us stay solid".

From BBC

It should remind us that the goal isn’t permanent separation, but a shared understanding.

From The Wall Street Journal

But she would not have built her reputation as a comedic force without understanding the expectations society places on women regarding maternity.

From Salon

"Our partners may not all share the same values and interests, but they do share the understanding that we need an order in which we can trust agreements and treat each other with respect."

From Barron's