- present participle of explain.
explaining
Example Sentences
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CNN reported that White House chief of staff Susie Wiles met privately with Jennings at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Washington, with one senior administration official explaining the interest bluntly: Jennings is “competent and good on TV.”
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026
Surprised, Sherlock pushed back, explaining that she had been working on her relationships and felt they were improving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
A video by “Sinners” filmmaker Ryan Coogler explaining aspect ratios and screen size became a viral hit; some fans used punchcards to note seeing the movie in all its possible exhibition formats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
"I'm still in my training period, so I'm feeling a little nervous," the self-described "intern" said in an earnest female voice, explaining how the school provided tailored courses and certification for specific robot jobs.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Well, I won’t say ‘I told you so,’ but I’m not exactly shocked,” Aunt Melissa says when Dad finishes explaining.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
