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inexplicably

[in-ik-splik-uh-blee] / ˌɪn ɪkˈsplɪk ə bli /


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But since that's not happening, it means there's a "mechanism" by which the corona is able to maintain its inexplicably high temperature, he says.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

CNN inexplicably settles for photos over video way too often and races through so many touchstones that the series often lacks sports context.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The book also inexplicably suggests that “Lincoln would not formally declare the war ended until August 20, 1866”—by which date Lincoln had been dead for 16 months.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

After two speeches from textbook campaign types, including Susannah Carr from the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA and former New York 12 candidate Jami Floyd, Schlossberg emerged onto the stage, flanked inexplicably by two bagpipers.

From Slate Jun. 18, 2026

Marsha could never quite get used to hearing women screaming and hollering inexplicably throughout the night in a crowded dorm.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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