understood

Example Sentences

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“I spoke to Gwynne and explained just that to her and she understood it. … She didn’t try to apologize for it, but together we decided we would still move forward,” Loverro said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Other complaints about his portrayal of political rival councillor Jan Matecki as a burglar on social media are understood to remain under investigation as well.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

She understood that it’s not really about Bond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Human civilizations across the ages have understood this to be an important lesson, which is how gold became the go-to cautionary symbol for greed, vanity, and the hollow existence to which they lead.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Though he understood, now, why Nine cared so much about Clare staying.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman