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understood

[uhn-der-stood] / ˌʌn dərˈstʊd /


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However, it said it understood the importance of the Annan Road to the town.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It is just understood, like how we understand that potholes will not be filled.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

But that was before I understood that what goes up must come down.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Without a compelling story for her powerful but poorly understood role, Feldstein Soto often struggled to explain her achievements in office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Nothing in its movements told Torak that it had understood his question.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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