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elaboration

[ih-lab-uh-rey-shuhn] / ɪˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
illustration
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Little elaboration is necessary regarding the Miracle Mets of ’69.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

“We want it back,” he said without further elaboration.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Lilly did not respond to a request for elaboration on the point.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

Everything else is just elaboration on that basic plot.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

He peeked out the door and disappeared without elaboration.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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