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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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It's a nuanced view that doesn't lend itself to easy explanations – and has opened up Massie to withering attacks from Trump-aligned Republicans, a criticism his allies seek to dispel.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Those samples also contained iron-60, but scientists still could not fully rule out other explanations.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

We also found that when many users kept adding fresh accusations, conspiracy theories and explanations, a group tended to persist.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

They included providing single points of contact and improved communication so there are “fewer handoffs, fewer repeated explanations, and seamless support.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

There would be no good-byes and no explanations, he was determined of that.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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