elaborating

Example Sentences

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"I made no commitment either way," Trump added, without elaborating.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Middle Eastern countries and, in particular, Iran, without elaborating on what role the Islamic Regime would play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“This is the door to the ballroom,” he said, pointing to the future entrance to the $400 million addition to the White House, elaborating on all the bells and whistles the building will have.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

"They gave us a paper that should have been better and -- interestingly -- immediately, when I cancelled it, within 10 minutes, we got a new paper that was much better," he said, without elaborating.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

"Besides, sometimes elaborating a little bit helps keep the ale flowing on a slow night."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz