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explanation

[ek-spluh-ney-shuhn] / ˌɛk spləˈneɪ ʃən /


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Earlier opinion polls also offer a possible explanation for Becerra’s rise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

When she told me Murrell has never given her a full explanation of what he did, that felt raw.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The new study offers a different explanation, combining expertise from immunology, physics, and animal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Suzman launched into a detailed explanation of his support for the New England Patriots while balancing it with his roughly 35 years in Seattle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

My explanation seemed to satisfy the child for the moment, which allowed me to step away and gaze up the staircase to make sure Mrs. Maroney wasn’t coming back down.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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