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elaboration

[ih-lab-uh-rey-shuhn] / ɪˌlæb əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
illustration
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Little elaboration is necessary regarding the Miracle Mets of ’69.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Fortunately, clear skies will bless BTS for the live event, although Netflix’s Mussman admits without elaboration, “There was a rain plan.”

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Lilly did not respond to a request for elaboration on the point.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

My response to “how’s work” has often dwindled to a simple “fine,” without much elaboration.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

His only elaboration had been that they were “delightful people.”

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford