elaborating

Example Sentences

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"I made no commitment either way," Trump added, without elaborating.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Middle Eastern countries and, in particular, Iran, without elaborating on what role the Islamic Regime would play.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

“This is the door to the ballroom,” he said, pointing to the future entrance to the $400 million addition to the White House, elaborating on all the bells and whistles the building will have.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

The foreign ministers "also exchanged in-depth views on current international and regional issues", Xinhua said, without elaborating.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Without elaborating on Tess, she went on, “Ain’t neither one of y’all ’bout to walk in my kitchen with all that outside on your hands.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds