elaborate
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In her X post, Richards did not elaborate on the reasons for her decision.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
American mahjong, nationalized by Jewish women, adds eight jokers, an elaborate tile-trading process called “the Charleston” and a dizzying card that changes annually and lists 70-odd winning lines—which can produce more than 1,000 combinations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
When asked by MarketWatch via email if he could elaborate about specific observable metrics, Donnelly said there really aren’t any.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
He sneers my name in an elaborate, condescending manner.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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