as in understands
to have a clear idea of
the eternal struggle of the human race to grok its place in the grand scheme of the universe
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Stefano Massini’s writing, adapted by Ben Power, understands where to place the drama for maximum effect.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Deadline understands a second window deal in France will be announced soon and advanced discussions are underway with other territories.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Developer Ron Molko knows the problem of selling the district’s potential.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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Who knows if that trip was key to fewer dams on the river today, but those fierce adversaries shared more river time than our leaders do today.—
Pete McBride,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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Qualcomm’s chip can run Linux, along with Arduino software, and can even do computer vision, which deciphers what a camera sees and translates it into software.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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With that base knowledge and his opponent’s game tape, Nolan analyzes wide receiver alignments and deciphers the offense's attack.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Sep. 2025
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Housed at the Michigan State University School of Journalism, the Hall of Fame recognizes journalists who have advanced a free and responsible press while elevating the profession across the state.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In an early scene, an auto mechanic named Vahid recognizes his former torturer by the distinctive squeak of his prosthetic leg.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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The women’s proposition sees quarter-zips (a key trend of the season, popularized by Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel runway), polo tops, tees and shirts of many kinds, colors and finishes–short- and long-sleeve–with generous use of checks and stripes.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The ability for chatbots to ask follow-up questions and elicit key details from users is one area where Wachter sees room for improvement.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Sanders grasps the politics of an NFL locker room and the mindset of NFL veterans better than anybody.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2026
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When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.—
Reylee Billingsley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Landrie Callahan, who heated up with seven points in the second quarter and then six in the third, appreciates the winning mentality Kotowski brings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Expect lots of foodies and oenophiles, couples young and old, and anyone who appreciates soaking in one of these to-die-for outdoor soaking tubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Groks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groks. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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