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explanation

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


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"Explanation is unwelcome if it’s hyper-selective and borderline dishonest," he told the Times.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Explanation: California’s top rate of 13.3% is the nation’s highest, but it applies only to those with incomes of more than $1 million.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023

Ask for an "Advanced Explanation of Benefits," said Sabrina Corlette, a research professor at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, though she points out this part of the law isn't being enforced yet.

From Salon • Sep. 9, 2022

Explanation: Here’s how rate increases act as America’s main tool for cooling down prices and what they mean for mortgages and credit cards.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022

Classes For Front Matter MarkupClass Explanation coverpage The cover page. frontispiece The frontispiece. titlepage The title page. verso The title page verso. dedication The dedication page. plainpage A general class for page.

From The Project Gutenberg RST Manual by Marcello Perathoner




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