explaining

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As a musician, he said the physical changes, which included surgery, were both exciting and risky, explaining: "My voice was a fundamental part of my career so it was a really big risk."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The Cube's design allows people to visit their loved ones, he says, explaining that during previous outbreaks "patients were separated from their families and communities and were often reluctant to seek treatment".

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

He got the save, then took the win in stride in his first season playing high school baseball, explaining, “We know we’re supposed to win every time we step on the field.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Cindi Patterson of New York City said she tried to pay off her Bilt 2.0 card balance on March 10, explaining that she prefers to pay off charges immediately.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Gertner went off with the documents explaining CDOs to potential investors and sweated and groaned and heaved and suffered.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis