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There are explanatory notes at the front of the book.
the explanatory section has as its heading “What the New Tax Changes Mean”
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The aged Eunice appears in one of several long segments, followed by explanatory end titles, that pick up the family’s story in 1996 and again in 2014.
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy.
—Ali Swenson, Twin Cities, 14 July 2024
The concept is pretty self explanatory: each Mediheal box contains a stack of 100 vegan fiber cosmetic pads, drenched in a skincare essence targeting a specific skin gripe, from uneven skin tone to acne.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 28 June 2024
Producing deeply researched, explanatory journalism takes resources.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 21 May 2024
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Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2024
The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy.
—Ali Swenson, Twin Cities, 14 July 2024
The concept is pretty self explanatory: each Mediheal box contains a stack of 100 vegan fiber cosmetic pads, drenched in a skincare essence targeting a specific skin gripe, from uneven skin tone to acne.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 28 June 2024
Producing deeply researched, explanatory journalism takes resources.
—Ellen Ioanes, Vox, 21 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for explanatory
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“Explanatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/explanatory. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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explanatory
adjective
ex·plan·a·to·ry
ik-ˈsplan-ə-ˌtōr-ē 
-ˌtȯr-
: serving to explain
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