explanation
Example Sentences
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He initially assumed the same explanation applied here.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Simpson, standing at his side, jumped in with a rapid-fire explanation of what had just happened, throwing her band under the bus and not making much sense at all.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The chief of staff of the Air Force also announced his retirement without explanation just two years into a four-year term, while the head of US Southern Command retired a year into his tenure.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
“Either they see us as small children incapable of having things explained to them, or they believe such explanation is beneath them,” it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Glory launched into a long explanation of everything Danny had told her.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
