explanation
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One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
For evolutionary science, they show why we must check our closest relatives before assuming a specific, or unique, cultural explanation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
This is what the widow should do next, along with an explanation of how spousal and survivor Social Security benefits work.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The NHS does not publish data on why an emergency C-section is performed, and experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“So, in the past when she left for a day or two, what was her explanation for why she was gone?”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing explanation
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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