Example Sentences

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The standings spoke for themselves, but the Angels’ management wanted you to know they had comprehended the lesson.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2025

The investigator, Donald DeQuarto, responded that he felt confident that earlier in the police interrogation, Ms. Graswald had comprehended her rights.

From New York Times • Jun. 21, 2016

Jerry had comprehended a second after Marjorie had spoken.

From Marjorie Dean, College Senior by Lester, Pauline

On recognising the voices taking part in that ceremonious inquest they had comprehended all.

From The Ocean Waifs A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea by Reid, Mayne

On the other hand, an interval of twenty-four hours is too long, in my opinion, for the animal to remember the next day what he had comprehended the day before.

From New Method of Horsemanship Including the Breaking and Training of Horses, with Instructions for Obtaining a Good Seat. by Baucher, F.