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as in interpretation
a statement that makes something clear
an explanation of photosynthesis that most museum visitors will be able to understand
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as in reason
a statement given to explain a belief or act
when questioned by authorities, the students were at a loss for an explanation for their senseless vandalism
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Join 12 others in the comments View Comments One key aspect Roulin said needed further explanation was the behavior of voles under moonlight.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
But a fuller explanation, drawn from corporate filings, interviews, and criminal court and bankruptcy records, shows how the DOJ, after years of aggressively prosecuting opioid companies, delayed for a decade a winning criminal case against Endo.
—Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
In the absence of official explanations, many people are making up their own.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
Drones sightings across New Jersey have unsettled residents for weeks with no official explanations being offered.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
But a fuller explanation, drawn from corporate filings, interviews, and criminal court and bankruptcy records, shows how the DOJ, after years of aggressively prosecuting opioid companies, delayed for a decade a winning criminal case against Endo.
—Bob Fernandez, ProPublica, 17 Dec. 2024
In the absence of official explanations, many people are making up their own.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 16 Dec. 2024
Drones sightings across New Jersey have unsettled residents for weeks with no official explanations being offered.
—Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Today, the brand is known for its modern interpretations of trends with a slightly vintage aesthetic.Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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But under-utilization is up to interpretation, district attorney Dan Hoying explained at a recent school board meeting.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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There's a simple reason for that, says author Shahu Patole, a 62-year-old retired civil servant and a Dalit.Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the Chiefs' impressive season — their record currently stands at 12 wins and only one loss — Travis has another big reason to celebrate.Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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There are two styles, animation and illustration, with a third style coming at a later date.David Phelan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teaching Tips Uncover more of the archaeological findings of Çatalhöyük: Visit the Çatalhöyük Research Project website, which contains archive reports, illustrations, photographs, an extensive bibliography, and more.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Dec. 2024
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The legislation is part of a broader push to inject religious teachings into schools and comes as a growing number of Republicans nationally have openly embraced arguments that American politics and culture are rooted in the Christian faith.KACEN BAYLESS THE KANSAS CITY STAR (TNS), arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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The court will hear arguments in the case after the first of the year, with a decision expected by late June.Nina Totenberg, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Banks is seeking $1 million in damages as well as a public apology.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
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Rapper Azealia Banks is demanding $1 million and a public apology from 1975 frontman Matty Healy amid their recent social media squabble.Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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The opinions expressed in this article are not intended to replace any professional or expert accounting and/or tax advice whatsoever.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sanders, the accounting professional, turned down a promotion for this reason, too.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The justification for all that torture and horror was 'stability'.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The panelists then criticized a wave of online support for the suspect, with many citing issues with the healthcare industry as justification for making jokes about Thompson's death.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The rationale behind the introduction of the feature seems to be the idea that news and opinion are not separated enough, nowadays, and that readers are losing trust in the media.Federico Guerrini, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Designing for emotions On Thursday, Amit described the rationale behind some of NewDealDesign’s recent projects, including its work with Serve Robotics, a company that provided delivery through small autonomous delivery vehicles.Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Explanation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explanation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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