explanation

Example Sentences

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Although it may seem counterintuitive that the peak arrives later under stronger warming, the explanation lies in the behavior of larger glaciers.

From Science Daily

Oh, the visitors will agonize over some of the bizarre calls, some deserving of further explanation from the NFL.

From Los Angeles Times

But as extensive official records of pre-war deliberations became available to journalists and others in response to Freedom of Information Act requests, a different explanation emerged.

From Salon

But the idea that banks ought not to conduct commerce is at best only a partial explanation of crises gone by.

From Barron's

Many of these families doubt the official explanations of death.

From BBC