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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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Potential explanations include changes in gene activity or alterations in the immune system.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026

The result was the whimsical, entertaining and perhaps persuasive tutorial one would expect from this trio, with laughs aplenty peppering Tyson’s scientific explanations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

After all, he had no explanations for his performances himself.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Similar techniques might eventually help simulate aspects of black holes or distinguish between competing explanations of how time emerges.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026

I then indicated that other commentaries had offered different explanations, and I cited them by heart because they were not found in the Talmud edition the class used.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok


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