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as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
as I understand it, this is the best plan that we have
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as in knew
to have a practical understanding of
I think I understand how an engine works now
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as in comprehended
to have a clear idea of
after a few weeks in Russia I began to understand the language a little bit
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Recent Examples of understood
Ham, who coached Prince last year with the Lakers, understood how to use his shooting in a variety of situations.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Menopause is a universal experience, but how women talk about it—and how it’s understood—varies dramatically across the globe.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
On the brighter side, the act of going through the data collection and measurement process uncovers information gaps to be better understood and brings a deeper awareness of carbon reduction initiatives to be implemented.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Astrophysicists have long understood that in roughly half a billion years, the natural swelling of our sun will accelerate.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Menopause is a universal experience, but how women talk about it—and how it’s understood—varies dramatically across the globe.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024
On the brighter side, the act of going through the data collection and measurement process uncovers information gaps to be better understood and brings a deeper awareness of carbon reduction initiatives to be implemented.
—Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Astrophysicists have long understood that in roughly half a billion years, the natural swelling of our sun will accelerate.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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However, sources at multiple AV companies admitted that FCA was offering this Pacifica that was derived from the work done for Waymo and it was used by Voyage, Aurora Innovation, AutoX and others.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Today, scenario-planning based on factors derived from the assumption of a stable climate will lead to under-protection of assets and miscalculations of operating costs, market size, and even customer preferences.Lynn Schenk Alison Smart, Harvard Business Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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But some former supporters, including financial backer Greenwood and Waseca’s mayor, Swanson, decided not to attend the ceremony.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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Buoyed by the initial outpouring of support, David and John decided to use their walk to fundraise for UNICEF, a United Nations agency that provides humanitarian aid to children.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition, historians concluded other clothing items the Unknown was wearing could have been issued to a member of a unit like the 37th Engineer Combat Battalion.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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North and South Korea have been cut off from each other since the end of the Korean War in 1953, which concluded with an armistice not a peace treaty, leaving the two sides still technically at war.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Since then, researchers have been recognized annually for basic science investigations that have led to life-saving medicines and treatments; major social and behavioral insights; and technological advances involving national security, energy, the environment, communications, and public health.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once again, Milwaukee has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine's annual Readers' Choice Awards as the third best big city in the United States.Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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First, commit yourself to creating a setting in which everyone feels appreciated, heard and free to take calculated risks.Nirmal Chhabria, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This generation of Ford GT has followed its predecessors and appreciated quite significantly already.Trinity Francis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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But most are satisfied with the sounds of scraping, sawing, sanding, drilling and hammering.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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As previously mentioned, there’s a scene in which a Weeknd gets sawed in half.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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Also, while each capability adds value on its own, the biggest gains are realized from combining capabilities to improve processes continuously throughout their life cycles.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The VMAs performance was another dream realized.Lucy Feldman, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Understood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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