Example Sentences

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The governor has explained that his original policy was more costly than expected and that difficult decisions must be made as the state could soon face an economic downturn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

As Holley has explained, the difficulty lies in making recovery practical and cost effective at scale.

From Science Daily • Dec. 28, 2025

Rodgers, the former CEO of Cypress Semiconductor, has explained on these pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

But as professor Steve Vladeck has explained, the sentence means something entirely different in the context of the opinion.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

Speaking of the Zooms, Rabbi Gold has explained all the parts of the service to me so I’ll know what to expect on December 4.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman