as in explained
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026 -
The client, Mukherjee explained, was in the midst of a life-threatening medical crisis.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lil Tjay, whose real name is Tione Jayden Merritt, was released from custody on bond, and his attorney has clarified that he was not charged in connection with the shooting.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lopez clarified on Friday that the agency had informed Cal Fire on how to obtain search warrants with the county, but then backed away.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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This was illustrated as a student slowly made his way along the clothesline of shirts, stopping and reading each one.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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But getting swept by the Padres in San Diego illustrated just how steep the climb is.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has demonstrated its ability to disrupt shipping, delay cargoes, and dictate transit conditions.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Of the pans containing stainless steel, only the Mauviel M’150 demonstrated a level of responsiveness noticeably greater than the All-Clad D3.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional state messaging, the videos blend humor, internet-savvy cultural references, and simplified storytelling to resonate with American audiences, even incorporating memes and English-language rap.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The black lacquer dial, which nods to the film’s noir aesthetic, has been simplified, with only a few references to Don Corleone.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Cleared (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleared%20%28up%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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