Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He will have to return to Texas "two or three times a semester", and said The Running Man director Edgar Wright had been understanding.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Fortunately for him, his employer had been understanding and was still paying him.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

She said her customers had been understanding but it was hugely frustrating.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2023

Ms. Barre, who can still do other work at the cooperative, said her employer and colleagues had been understanding.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2021

Everyone had been understanding, especially Cornelius, who definitely did not mind double meals.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste