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Part of the explanation is simply that Nvidia is already widely held and is so large that it is now difficult for even its reliably impressive earnings to move the needle.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Scientists have explored this theory as a possible explanation for symptoms such as fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and depression.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
The hospital would not authorize a transfer or arrange to send her in an ambulance, and it offered no explanation for why.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
By then, however, stories had surfaced of foreign tourists being detained for weeks, even months, without explanation or apparent cause.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
She doesn’t quite understand how postmarks work—I don’t really, either—but I give my best explanation.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing explanation
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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