has been understanding
- present perfect progressive of understand (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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A bigger challenge than winning ballgames, it turns out, has been understanding the nuances of Italian culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
One of astronomy's longest standing puzzles has been understanding how black holes grew so large in such a short span of cosmic time.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 26, 2026
“There has been understanding across the aisles that this is a serious moment that needs to be approached with caution,” Michael McKinley, a former U.S. ambassador to Brazil, said in an interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
As far as I can tell, everyone — his family, his friends, his co-workers, us — has been understanding.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022
While my boyfriend has been understanding and patient, I can tell he is feeling discouraged too.
From Slate ● May 13, 2021
