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alibied

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past tense of alibi

as in explained

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Judge William Sullivan, who is presiding over the Clancy trial, explained the prosecution's burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt after receiving a new note from the jury Thursday afternoon.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
After receiving assessment results, a teacher customizes a curriculum built for a student’s needs, Tanner explained.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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At a time when antisemitism is too often minimized, rationalized or repackaged in more socially acceptable language, this kind of moral clarity matters.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
Jones’s ever more abusive and erratic behavior was ignored or rationalized by people who should have looked harder.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

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Dedicated reconstruction funds are common in postconflict states, and a sovereign wealth fund may be justified to streamline the management of fragmented, distressed, and historically poorly managed public assets.

— Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Chami noted that the price for working with content creators varies from $250-$1,000 per post, and justified rates that are on the higher end of the spectrum.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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