explanation
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Earlier opinion polls also offer a possible explanation for Becerra’s rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
In the same article, London School of Economics sociologist Kristin Surak described such people as “Armageddon Americans,” a term that requires no explanation.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Her explanation is partly about how they approached the house and where they parked not revealing the vehicle.
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
“Aye. So. I see that an explanation has become necessary.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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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