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elucidations

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plural of elucidation

as in explanations

a statement that makes something clear the candidate issued what were supposed to be elucidations of his earlier statements, but they did little to quell the controversy

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Recent Examples of elucidations These elucidations are not only fascinating, but wholly original as far as rock star memoirs go. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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Still other explanations presume that the gods’ artistic representations in ritual settings are the basis of the meaning of their multiform appearances.

— Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
At times, his psychological explanations may seem almost too orderly for a woman who lived so exuberantly in disorder.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026

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Under certain interpretations of the 1963 rule, courts are not allowed to weigh whether a merger might make competition stronger overall.

— Shubha Ghosh, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Different interpretations can lead to vastly different decisions, behaviors and eventual outcomes.

— Esther K. Choy, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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Written by Colin Meloy, best known as the frontman of the band The Decemberists, the book featured illustrations from his wife and children’s book illustrator, Carson Ellis.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
Each volume is accompanied by black-and-white illustrations, poetry and new cover artwork.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026

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