explain
verb (used with object)
to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible.
has been explaining
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present perfect progressiveof explain (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In meetings with regulators, Tabacchi has been explaining how market structure that looks sensible on paper can disadvantage smaller firms.
From Reuters ● Jul. 17, 2023
“The culture we’ve tried to instill this offseason is getting back to our roots, like what Coach Chryst has been explaining, and just playing Wisconsin football again,” senior safety Collin Wilder said.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
His agent, Ms. Rothman of Halstead, said the trouble so far has been explaining the space.
From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2017
“One of the difficulties has been explaining to funders what aquaponics is and how it can be used in education and social enterprise.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2016
Anatole has been explaining to me the native system of government.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
