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There are explanatory notes at the front of the book.
the explanatory section has as its heading “What the New Tax Changes Mean”
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Most of the explanatory labels near each work of art are brief and written only in French.
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Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Note that a blocked HTTPS page will appear as an error in the browser, with a slide-in explanatory notification.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
If the Cowboys feel that Schottenheimer is the best candidate for the job for tangible, explanatory reasons, that’s one thing.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The first explanatory Zoom call for coaches and athletic directors was Tuesday afternoon.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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Elaine Sciolino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2025
Note that a blocked HTTPS page will appear as an error in the browser, with a slide-in explanatory notification.
—PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
If the Cowboys feel that Schottenheimer is the best candidate for the job for tangible, explanatory reasons, that’s one thing.
—Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
The first explanatory Zoom call for coaches and athletic directors was Tuesday afternoon.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explanatory. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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explanatory
adjective
ex·plan·a·to·ry
ik-ˈsplan-ə-ˌtōr-ē 
-ˌtȯr-
: serving to explain
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