elaborate

Example Sentences

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The statement didn’t elaborate on Ma’s alleged wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite the elaborate entrance, the Reform Party leader did not enter the building and when asked by BBC Sport, venue officials refused to comment on rumours he was denied entry.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Rep. Eric Swalwell’s campaign cited a scheduling conflict but did not elaborate.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He avoids bottled water due to microplastics and has set up an elaborate system to catch rainwater from the house roof.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The crown jewel of their elaborate trading positions was still the $2 billion in bespoke credit default swaps Hubler felt certain would one day very soon yield $2 billion in pure profits.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis