understood

Example Sentences

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I barely understood it — to me, it functioned like a random madness machine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The Framers feared officers rummaging through homes and papers because they understood something permanent about institutional power.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

In a statement the centre said it understood the boy was still recovering in hospital.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Culture Minister Catherine Pegard described the comments by Canal+ chief executive Maxime Saada, made during the Cannes Film Festival, as "disproportionate" and said she understood the concerns of signatories.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The Kanes understood that Maggie Fox had her own influential friends.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock