1
as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the tenants came to an understanding with the landlord that they would be able to renew their leases for the same rent
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as in perceptions
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
a social observer with a deep understanding of the problems that the nation's cities face in the 21st century
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Noun
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The company has also entered into subscription agreements with PIPE investors to raise additional capital for use by PubCo following the closing of the business combination.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025 -
The filing also details various financial agreements, including the early termination of a promissory note with Streeterville Capital, LLC.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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Approval ratings can correlate with people's perceptions of the economy so poor economic news can cause Presidents to become unpopular quickly.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Gartner’s studies reveal that negative employee perceptions of pay equity, often stemming from authoritative leadership, can result in a 15% decrease in intent to stay, a 13% increase in job searching activity, and a 13% decrease in employee engagement.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Liberal leaders are elected by special conventions of party members, which take months to arrange.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Understandings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/understandings. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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