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accounted (for)

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past tense of account (for)

as in explained

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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These systems are exhibiting group behaviors that cannot be explained as a swarm.

— Michael Morris, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
In the lead-up to 2035, Hallmark explained the marque will focus on cars with ICE powertrains.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

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