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explanations

NOUN
whys and wherefores
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It said it had given him explanations and assurances on action taken and ongoing payments.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

U.S. diplomats have broad authority to cancel visas without providing explanations to affected foreign citizens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Scientists had previously proposed several possible explanations for how these clouds formed, but their origin remained uncertain because direct evidence was limited.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

“When you decide not to serve as executor in Washington, you don’t need to provide detailed explanations or justifications,” the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Then I would go into the attempt of the late medieval commentary to reconcile the diverse explanations of the commentaries.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok




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