explanation
Example Sentences
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It is something that triggers the construction of an alternative explanation.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
As with red baseball caps, it is a calling card that evokes his presence without explanation.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
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
The most likely explanation is that the shipment was being loaded or unloaded when an accident caused it to fall into the water.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
“You haven’t considered the possibility that there may be another more reasonable explanation for the voices you heard.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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