as in explains
to make plain or understandable
a simple explanation cleared the matter up
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This explains why parents have so little patience for the complaint.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026 -
In that sense, Coddington explains that legacy is not measured solely by what is transferred.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to the mayor, the executive order clarifies existing policies related to federal immigration enforcement efforts, details proactive steps that are being taken to protect residents, and outlines the authority of the Baltimore Police Department.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The apparent corner-cutting illustrates how top brass at Florida’s flagship law school relaxed longstanding safeguards to fast-track the state’s top legal official into its classrooms — even as Republican leaders in Tallahassee demand greater transparency and oversight of university instruction.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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After receiving permission from the government, Brevard County Public Works removed 10,000 pounds of concrete — a volume that illustrates how deeply trapped the manatee was within the infrastructure.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Company leadership emphasizes that achieving positive operating cash flow less than two years after going public demonstrates the viability of the business model and positions TMTG for future revenue growth and long-term shareholder value creation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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As a dedicated online learner, Fajardo Perdomo consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of responsibility and a profound commitment to her academic growth.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Coddington, clarity about values often simplifies financial complexity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Clears (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clears%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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