Sentence examples for understand the former from inspiring English sources

Speaking to Mr. Moreno at the dinner, Mr. Kirkland wrote, helped him to better understand the former officer's testimony.

"Don't worry about what people say about you, but have an agenda that is positive, forthright and that people can understand," the former president said.

Yet in his effort to be evenhanded, to understand the former and current gangbangers who share their stories, poses and colors on camera, he comes dangerously close to giving them a free pass.

Really, the main takeaway is this: Don't ever confuse milk and oil, but perhaps use the latter to help understand the former.

I understand the former Devil Rays now shun sea life, and who better to employ than a fish's natural enemy in the feline, but cats have no place on a baseball diamond.

The Independent understands the former Southampton and Hull City boss was informed of his dismissal without prior warning by vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha on the phone last night.

The Sunday Times, in its splash story this week, said it was understood the former MI5 officer's evidence would include claims that MI5 officials actually witnessed inmates in Guantanamo being chained, hooded, "waterboarded" and subjected to mental abuse.

It is understood the former Scotland and Rangers captain's deal with the Broadwood side runs until 2017.

BBC Sport understands the former managing director of Newcastle United, Derek Llambias, is likely to become the new chief executive of Rangers.

It is understood the former Spain international will take a year away from football after relinquishing his duties to Vilanova.

It is understood the former club captain had been considering his position for some time despite securing a third straight Scottish title.