understood

Example Sentences

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“I don’t think he understood Minneapolis and St. Paul,” he said, noting that not even brutal cold slowed locals down.

From The Wall Street Journal

Joshua added that he understood what the pair had "wanted to do for their families" and that his goal "is to continue to help them achieve their goals".

From Barron's

Mateta is understood to want to play Champions League football, but is open to a move to the City Ground.

From BBC

Batlle is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world but it is understood she is keen for a return to the Women's Super League.

From BBC

"We believe it is not so much the quantity of working class representation which is the issue but the way working-class communities are portrayed and understood that needs further consideration."

From BBC