explanation
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Earlier opinion polls also offer a possible explanation for Becerra’s rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
And her explanation of why she loves anime is very similar to the philosophies that drew RZA to kung fu movies and, eventually, Asian philosophies and martial arts.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
When she told me Murrell has never given her a full explanation of what he did, that felt raw.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The new study offers a different explanation, combining expertise from immunology, physics, and animal behavior.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Lydia demanded an explanation, and when the one given didn’t meet her standards, she threatened to pull Ginny from Shady Glen if the Person from Corporate didn’t arrange a meeting with the two families.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing explanation
The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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