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is comprehending

  • present progressive of comprehend (3rd person singular).

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The key to reforming the U.S. system is comprehending why it isn’t working.

From Time May 12, 2016

In his American HQ, some speculate, Lerner is comprehending the futility of trying to break the cartel on £20m net transfer spending per season, and may soon stop the flow.

From The Guardian Apr. 3, 2010

He seems to be ignoring the discriminations of modern science, and returning to the vague conceptions of the past—nay more, he is comprehending under volition what even the popular speech would hardly bring under it.

From Essays: Scientific, Political, & Speculative, Vol. I by Spencer, Herbert

Consequently, do not look upon thy capacity, nay, rather, look upon the infinite grace of the Bounty of Abhá whose grace is comprehending and whose bounty is perfect.

From Bahá’í World Faith by `Abdu'l-Bahá

Divinity cannot by comprehended because it is comprehending.

From ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in London by `Abdu'l-Bahá