self-understanding
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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He said he wants to help readers gain a deeper understanding of how the U.S. became the economic force it is today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
It is supplemented by ongoing targeted camera trapping, focused on areas where animals are likely to be and offering deeper understanding of how populations are changing and behaving.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
If you know the words you get a deeper understanding of what I’m talking about and what I’m feeling.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
A deeper understanding of how these lasers behave could help scientists improve their stability and tailor them more effectively for specialized applications.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
By the early 1920s, biochemists had acquired a deeper understanding of the structure of nucleic acids.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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