explained
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Ultimately, one of the biggest predictors of postdeath conflict is whether inheritance decisions were explained before death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
“That just sets up the rotation and Yamamoto better looking forward,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained before Saturday’s game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
An employee called back that afternoon and explained that the department had decided not to accept any more because the school year was underway.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Before, it wasn't exactly all smiles. Now there is joy everywhere, even in sales at a pop-up store in Shanghai" despite weak sales in China, he explained.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
"Kids," said Mary Lou's father, as if that explained everything.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
