by way of explanation
Example Sentences
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"I’m ugly," he offered, by way of explanation.
From Salon • Jan. 19, 2025
“Maybe the sunny spin that musicals tend to put on a chaotic reality has always drawn me to the form,” he offers, by way of explanation.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2024
“It would be like asking my daughter if she prefers my wife or me,” he said, by way of explanation.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2023
Ten Hag says there are no excuses, but has offered little by way of explanation for United’s sudden slump in form.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023
“My parents are weird,” was all he said by way of explanation.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
