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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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Possible explanations include hormonal influences, genetic differences, and unequal access to health care, though the exact interactions remain unclear.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

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

There have been many explanations for his decision to stop composing opera in 1829, when he was only 37 years old.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 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

We’re a bit too quick to come up with explanations for things we don’t really have an explanation for.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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