Explanation

//ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən//

"Explanation" in a Sentence (14 examples)

Thanks for your explanation.

Your explanation won't wash; it's too improbable to be true.

Your explanation sounds plausible, but it just doesn't hold water.

I need a concise explanation.

His explanation that a solution would take time didn't satisfy anyone.

Admittedly, models of hegemonic order cannot provide an explanation for all observed successful bargaining strategies.

The explanation below was achieved by comparing and contrasting a variety of different theories.

We were ordered away without any explanation.

Other things being equal, the simplest explanation is the best.

The explanation of each fact took a long time.

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The explanation was long and drawn-out.

An explanation for the UFO sightings was easily found.

The socialist will, of course, see in this merely a proof that the more intelligent person is today bound to become a socialist. But this is far from being the necessary or even the most likely explanation.

This little explanation with Mr. Knightley gave Emma considerable pleasure.

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