Example Sentences

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I am explaining what we don’t want to own, and then what we like.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

He said: "We have an opponent in Arsenal who have the fire, almost two decades without winning the Premier League. I am explaining reality. Everything is so comfortable at City but opponents don't wait."

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

Police need to know that it is a toy gun; I do hope I am explaining a scenario that will never happen in our area.

From The Verge • Dec. 4, 2014

“Mrs. Vilkas, please tell the commander that I am explaining the situation to our friends,” said Mr. Lukas.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

"First, I am explaining to you how my Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker is vurrrking. Listen carefully."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl