explanation

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Labour MP Dawn Butler wrote to the BBC asking for an "urgent explanation" as to why the slur was broadcast despite the show being on a delay.

From BBC

“And so if that, in fact, was true, what is the urgency as of this moment? That’s an open question, and the American people need a real explanation.”

From Salon

Elsewhere, analysts saw merit in the AI explanation.

From MarketWatch

Auditors said he offered various explanations for going where he did, such as meal or bathroom breaks and to check on licensed stores.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ruth’s explanation was clear and detailed, “The Fox girls have been a great deal at my house and for about two years I was a very sincere believer in the rappings.”

From Literature