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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Plus, writer-director Paul Feig explains how true-crime podcasts inspired the film's murderous methods.—
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EW.com,
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The Othello producer went on to explain that what happens in her bedroom and home is none of anyone’s business.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 May 2025
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“Account (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/account%20%28for%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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