explanation
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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
Another advantage of the closed-end fund requires a longer explanation, including how different types of funds create and redeem shares and how they are priced.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Batygin and Brown argued that something with a large gravitational pull must be affecting their orbit, and proposed planet nine as a potential explanation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The NHS does not publish data on why an emergency C-section is performed, and experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The wolf had stopped growling during Jack’s explanation and was now staring thoughtfully into space.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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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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