explaining
- present participle of explain.
Example Sentences
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"It would absolutely break my heart to have to sell but it's something that we have to consider," she said, explaining she and her sister now face an estimated £7,000 yearly council tax bill.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
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
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
Professor Brown began explaining the logistics of the test, and we turned our attention back to her.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
