explanation
Example Sentences
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That’s a big gap in performance, but there’s a logical explanation.
From MarketWatch
No explanation was given, when asked for the documentary series, as to why the Prince of Wales has chosen not to follow his father's example of publishing his tax returns since inheriting the role.
From BBC
But as is customary with Summers’ explanations, it raises more questions than it answers.
From Salon
The little red dots did not align with any familiar category, so astronomers began considering more extreme explanations.
From Science Daily
After seeing no other explanation, the person said, the officials wondered whether the Air India crew might have simply shut off the engines shortly after takeoff.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
