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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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He says the theory offers "one of the best explanations" for the differences in how people seek support and connection with others.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

“Lineage met with regulators and offered the same explanations the community has already heard,” said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

However, the recent display of the aircraft that brought Zambada to the United States as part of an FBI operations collection prompted Mexico to seek explanations.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

The earlier study also had not fully ruled out other major explanations for the sprinkler's motion.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

“You have all done exceedingly well today. There is much to explain, of course, but I’m afraid the explanations must wait a bit longer, until we are joined by another.”

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart




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