explain away
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When something frightening develops gradually, we explain away warning signs because they don’t fit the world we already know.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
The filmmakers got current members to talk, though mostly they try to explain away everything unsavory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Collagen is the primary structural protein found in bone tissue and one of the hardest biomolecules to explain away as contamination when identified in this context.
From Science Daily ● May 14, 2026
Team USA has always had a convenient excuse to explain away its disappointing track record in the World Baseball Classic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
If I can just see him in person, he’ll be able to explain away what Zero had said.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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