- plural of explanation.
explanations
Example Sentences
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There are two possible explanations, neither of which is good.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
The potential explanations for this staggering drop-off include a nagging shoulder injury, Maye’s decision-making, and his cratering confidence—which only leads to more mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Egyptian authorities argued criminal gangsters were to blame for Regeni's murder and suggested various other explanations for his death, including a car accident, failed drug deal, or botched robbery.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
Even in cities and counties that are not immediately shifting their approach to Flock, the governor’s actions and widespread scrutiny have prompted police to provide presentations and explanations for how they use their cameras.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Pascal’s explanation is a mechanical explanation, and its oddity is that it extends the scope of mechanical explanations from the artificial world of levers and pulleys to the natural world of gases and liquids.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
