understood
Example Sentences
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It is understood that the officials had warned Chelsea not to gather around the ball before kick-off because it risks a mass confrontation when the opponents are due to start the match.
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Apart from endometriosis, they all have one thing in common: they want their stories to be heard so that endometriosis can be better understood and one day, maybe even cured.
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It is understood that most are aged between 18 and 21 and are students at the university.
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U.S. officials were familiar with Rodriguez’s career and understood that she would potentially be amenable to a working relationship, an administration official said.
She is understood to have already rejoined the team.
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