as in explanation
a statement that makes something clear
the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy
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Betty doesn’t volunteer an explanation and Laura doesn’t ask.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025 -
In the absence of an official explanation, theories have filled the void in a case that has spurred true crime podcasts and plenty of speculation, including the suggestion Kohberger was trying to impress an old professor by getting away with murder.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Regulatory documents are often written for legal interpretation, not technical implementation, leaving development teams struggling to translate abstract obligations into concrete product functionalities.—
Suresh Kannan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Some council members questioned Fox’s interpretation of the law.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Perhaps there’s no better illustration of Faena’s success in cultivating regenerative relationships than artist-patron Lyra Drake.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Emblazoned with colorful graphics, the illustrations include, beach balls, popsicles, suns, bikinis, barbecue grills, and aptly fruits.—
Charlie Carballo,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Elucidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elucidation. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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