explanations

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In order to assess whether Trump’s lawsuit was valid, she ordered his personal attorneys and the DOJ to provide written explanations to the court detailing whether they were in conflict with each other.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

But critics argue that such explanations often mask poor planning and systemic inefficiencies, placing the burden of long hours on cast and crew.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

That should lift bond yields across all maturities, and unlike the three negative explanations I started with, fits with record-high stock prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Using simulations and calculations of the planets' orbital behavior, the team ruled out those explanations.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

A vegetarian—he and Lissa had an amazing ability to come up with explanations for my odd behavior.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn