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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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The TSE requested explanations from the company, which cited "technical problems" worldwide.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Are parents getting honest, useful explanations? Are they getting support?"

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

Lacking the necessary technology and expertise to answer that question, museum curators stored the mysterious fragments while competing explanations remained unresolved.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 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

He puzzled over it awhile, forcing himself to think of possible explanations in spite of his usual boredom and utter lack of interest in what its purpose might be.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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