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understood

[uhn-der-stood] / ˌʌn dərˈstʊd /


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The recurring pattern in prestige outlets that go for deep access, immersive detail and an emphasis on personality as a gateway into subculture carries risks that are now well understood.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

And Karp understood the influence of names in making his company and his employees work the way he wanted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“Moving from commentary to real impact in how this technology is distributed and understood globally is incredibly important to us,” Hays said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

As first reported in the Financial Times, security checks were also carried out following the allegations and the Ministry of Defence was understood to have been satisfied.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

A bird fluttered down to a low branch and chirped as though he were saying something to Red, and I had the feeling she understood the bird, even though she pretended not to notice.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff