Example sentences of "[pron] [verb] [verb] a better understanding " in BNC.

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1 The way ahead for paleontologists trying to build up a knowledge of evolution has been spurred on by the revolution in plate tectonics , which has provided a better understanding of the stratigraphic record and fossilized data .
2 Syllabus Design provides an introduction to language syllabus planning for teachers who want to gain a better understanding of the subject in order to develop the skills to evaluate , modify , and adapt the syllabuses with which they work .
3 By studying a group of people for whom such lifestyle advice is particularly relevant ( those with non-insulin dependent diabetes ) we intend to develop a better understanding of how such advice is received .
4 By piecing together evidence from many different sources , we hope to gain a better understanding of how the different elements of a home worked .
5 Since our culture places high value on thought which is abstract and independent , we need to gain a better understanding of how the transition is made from the embedded thought of the preschool child , to the disembedded thought of older children and adults — a process which is far from easy .
6 and he does have a better understanding of that person 's role , even though
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