explanations

Example Sentences

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Although he often emphasised that most sightings had conventional explanations, he acknowledged that a small percentage remained unexplained.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“We regret that our proactive measures to prevent secondary harm from last year’s data leak incident, as well as our explanations based on clear facts, were not sufficiently reflected in the PIPC’s decision,” Coupang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"However, we regret that proactive measures taken to prevent secondary damage and explanations based on clear facts regarding last year's data breach were not sufficiently reflected" in the commission's decision, it said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In order to assess whether Trump’s lawsuit was valid, she ordered his personal attorneys and the DOJ to provide written explanations to the court detailing whether they were in conflict with each other.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The other kids had seen the nothingness outside their cave; they were ready for explanations, however far-fetched.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix