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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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Scientists say there are several biological explanations for caffeine's potential brain benefits.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

We also found that when many users kept adding fresh accusations, conspiracy theories and explanations, a group tended to persist.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

“I don’t get it,” Anthony admits after one of Daniel’s cryptic explanations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Even if delays are unavoidable, explanations or even text updates would help.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

There were accusations and explanations and search parties and forensic explorations and teams of detectives.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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