Example Sentences

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Far from dictating which terms should be used, he said, Le Petit Robert was elucidating the word’s meaning, now it is growing in currency nationwide.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

The most memorable parts of "The Jackie Look" weren't when she was elucidating the way Onassis has come to serve our cathartic need for a soignée image of catastrophe and survival.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 23, 2015

But Davies was elucidating because he didn't pretend to be able to explain everything.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2013

The great man took him round his netted runs, and discoursed easily upon the principles that he was elucidating.

From Beside Still Waters by Benson, Arthur Christopher