Along with this naive faith in economic management goes a realistic understanding of the flaws of the old system.

A more realistic understanding of the "self" recognizes the social background against which life choices gain importance and meaning.

While I have a realistic understanding of the condition, I refuse to allow autism to define this young man.

"I think he's starting to get a more realistic understanding of the harm that's been done to these women."

Since there were times when it was necessary to work with demons-such as right now-it was best to have a realistic understanding of their natures.

If we are to send people, it must be for a very good reason-and with a realistic understanding that almost certainly we will lose lives.

While government will execute its functions, communications to the public should convey a more realistic understanding of emergency response capacity and emphasize the importance of self-reliance.

Martha, more realistic than the rest and yet more understanding, sensed the real reason for my grief.

From this exercise can come a better, more realistic understanding of how Israel and the Palestinians can renew their search for a lasting peace.

Murdock had a realistic enough understanding of modern international politics to know that the chances of closing ranks against such threats were nil.