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explanation

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


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Batygin and Brown argued that something with a large gravitational pull must be affecting their orbit, and proposed planet nine as a potential explanation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In England, if a child is skipping school without a valid explanation, local councils and schools can use various legal powers, including fines.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Well here is the easy and actual explanation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 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

Without a word of explanation, he walked toward his house.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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