explanatory
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Those indicators, which have predicted movements in consumer sentiment, have lost their explanatory power recently.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
While not exactly winding down its tenseness, “Omaha” exits with some explanatory text about the origins of its narrative that will punctuate your sadness with shocks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
They even delve into the explanatory notes of the Act to try to make their case.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
That changed under Alan Greenspan as officials began issuing somewhat more explanatory statements alongside their policy announcements.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
He could only guess what it might fully mean, even with the explanatory footnote.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
Vocabulary lists containing explanatory
Common Core Grades 7–8, List 4
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Common Core Grade 6, List 4
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Common Core Grades 9–10, List 4
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