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However much modern theorists have elaborated upon the ideas inherent in conservatism during the two centuries since Maistre, they all seem to me to boil down to three simple points:

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2023

Neither the pope nor the Vatican press office have elaborated on the comments since.

From Reuters • May 3, 2023

Tuesday’s hearings mark the first time Mattis and Dunford have elaborated in any detail on what they call President Trump’s “South Asia Strategy.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2017

Today’s servicemen have elaborated and updated the Jody tradition.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2016

The great majority of all mammals have elaborated a far finer plan, in which the young are retained within the body of the parent until they are quite able to stand the air.

From The Meaning of Evolution by Schmucker, Samuel Christian