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explanation

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


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One explanation has been gaining traction, though, and it’s bad news for producers: The world may be figuring out how to get by with less oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Labelled as planet X, prominent astronomers had put it forward as an explanation for Uranus’s orbit, which drifts from the path of orbital motion that physics would expect it to follow.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Well here is the easy and actual explanation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He says that fans were getting notifications on the app saying 'programme update' but with no further explanation.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Ruth’s explanation was clear and detailed, “The Fox girls have been a great deal at my house and for about two years I was a very sincere believer in the rappings.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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