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to make plain or understandable a pamphlet that explains the medical procedure in language that any layperson can understand
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to give the reason for or cause of can you explain your very odd behavior at the wedding reception?
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Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026 Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026 The process is designed to keep a president at the helm, so the president doesn’t have to worry about his own appointees plotting against him, Kalt explained. —Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The two remained in contact, as Vrabel explained during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. —Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics. —Eva Flowe april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Winkler explained why he's always thrilled to discuss the TV series, which ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 1974. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Last week at Kingpins Amsterdam, Ana Paula Alves, founder of the trend forecasting firm Be Disobedient, explained how the walls are breaking down even further. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Several judges explained the law was not clear, and the police officer had done nothing wrong. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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This was, 6ix9ine explained, the autograph of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela. —Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026 Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026 The process is designed to keep a president at the helm, so the president doesn’t have to worry about his own appointees plotting against him, Kalt explained. —Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 The two remained in contact, as Vrabel explained during his press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine in February. —Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026 If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics. —Eva Flowe april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 Winkler explained why he's always thrilled to discuss the TV series, which ran for 11 seasons, beginning in 1974. —Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 Last week at Kingpins Amsterdam, Ana Paula Alves, founder of the trend forecasting firm Be Disobedient, explained how the walls are breaking down even further. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Several judges explained the law was not clear, and the police officer had done nothing wrong. —Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
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The confirmed sighting triggered an immediate overnight search and capture operation.— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
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Among confirmed civilian casualties, 221 are children, the group said.— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
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Short has also clarified that Streep’s casting as his character’s love interest was coincidental.— Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Despite these environmental concerns, the researchers clarified that there is no risk to human consumers, as the study used juvenile fish and noted that these compounds naturally break down over time.— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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Senior Iranian leaders have repeatedly denied Israel’s legitimacy, predicted its destruction and framed that outcome as inevitable and justified.— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
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Customs and Border Protection rules say that pepper balls and other projectiles should not be aimed at vulnerable areas such as the head or spine unless deadly force is justified.— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
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Authorities said the boy struck him while riding what was initially reported as an e-bike but was later determined to be an off-highway motorcycle — a vehicle not permitted on public roadways in California.— Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
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One of the five was an MIT professor killed at his doorstep by a former Portuguese classmate who was later determined to be the Brown University mass shooter.— Anna Schecter, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Duncan’s revelation illustrated a remarkable shift in at least the public perception of the stadium plan, which largely centered around the park itself.— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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The Chinook conversion illustrated that the traditional concept could be successfully applied to a modern vessel with current technology.— Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
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Painted Tree officials attributed rising costs, market conditions and changes in consumer shopping behavior as reasons for the closure.— Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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The wide receiver even attributed the Raven's injuries to difficult practices.— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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Timestamped, public, and—crucially—independent of established institutions.— Nic Puckrin, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
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Even with established leadership, including team president Teresa Resch, GM Monica Wright Rogers, and head coach Sandy Brondello, his voice in the room adds a layer of championship pedigree that few expansion teams ever get.— Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.— Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
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