47 entries under explanation topic. ×

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explaining(noun, return, argument, justification)
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extenuation(noun, return, argument, justification)
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fish story(noun, expression, return, reason, argument)
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jive(noun, return, argument, justification)
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off-time(noun, return, argument, justification)
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plea(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
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rationalization(noun, return, argument, justification)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, return, reason)
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statement(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
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story(noun, return, argument, justification)
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vindication(noun, return, sign, report, reason)
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whitewash(noun, return, argument, justification)
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account(noun, reason, case, answer)
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affirmation(reason, case, account, excuse)
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airtight case(expression, reason, case, account)
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allegation(reason, case, blame, account)
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assertion(reason, case, account, excuse)
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assurance(reason, case, account, excuse)
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avowal(reason, case, account, excuse)
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case(reason, account, excuse)
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