account (for)

as in to explain
to give the reason for or cause of could not account for the huge difference in price between the two practically identical handbags

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  • Their offensive approach, Lindor explained, derived some from conversations with Little Leaguers about keeping it simple.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Here, Katie Bergstrom, a fitness trainer and yoga instructor, explains how to get started.
    Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Account (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account%20%28for%29. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.

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