explanation
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Earlier opinion polls also offer a possible explanation for Becerra’s rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Sturgeon said she was still waiting for Murrell to offer an explanation for his crimes - crimes that she said have led to her being unfairly vilified, humiliated and placed under suspicion.
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
To some employees, the executive’s explanation was a semantic shield, a technicality used to protect the Gates brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
She wanted an explanation from Ashmodai; the goal wasn’t to get Boaz offed tonight.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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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