- present participle of explain.
explaining
Example Sentences
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"From the satellite images, we've seen that nature sites which should be preserved have also been logged," she added, explaining that the size of the clear-cut area was comparable to 420 football fields.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The county’s district attorney, who announced Monday his office would reopen an investigation into the alleged assault, cited New York’s laws around intoxication and consent in explaining why he initially did not pursue criminal charges.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
"I've done a very bad job of explaining how good the country is doing," he said at a White House event earlier this week.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
For some amici, I’d sleuth the internet for email addresses, then send a note succinctly explaining our appeal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
“I’m sure it’s just a matter of explaining to the right people,” Mom said.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
