explaining
- present participle of explain.
Example Sentences
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A single physically consistent theory capable of explaining both Jupiter's and Saturn's moon systems could also help scientists understand planets and moons outside the Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
"It's the kind of headline you'd expect from M&S or Next," says retail analyst Natalie Berg, explaining that price cuts like this from such a low-cost retailer are surprising.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Lan Lam leads this ‘America’s Test Kitchen’ spinoff that blends recipes with food science, explaining the logic behind culinary tips in accessible terms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Dodger utility man Kiké Hernandez said he wasn’t going, either, explaining that he was busy rehabbing an injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
I really wasn’t going to have much luck explaining all this if I stole the wrong chickens.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
