as in explains
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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The chancellor nods along as MrBeast – whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson – explains the ever-growing appeal of YouTube and the challenges of finding people to work on his videos.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
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Cuevas de Arom uses the vessels through the entire winemaking process, from fermentation through aging, which Mora explains provides a slower, more delicate evolution.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Accounts (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accounts%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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