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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

For evolutionary science, they show why we must check our closest relatives before assuming a specific, or unique, cultural explanation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Truancy without an explanation can trigger sanctions including fines, community service orders or juvenile supervision measures.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This is what the widow should do next, along with an explanation of how spousal and survivor Social Security benefits work.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

As you can imagine, here, too, an explanation was in order.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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