Example Sentences

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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

Divinity cannot by comprehended because it is comprehending.

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

In its large estate, that is, comprehending all the minor groups, as a nation, a people or an era, society is always in a state of unstable equilibrium, tending either toward better or worse.

From Towards the Great Peace by Cram, Ralph Adams

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