unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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His unexplained absence since March left him missing more than 100 House votes, complicating Republicans’ already razor-thin 218-212 majority and raising questions in his swing district.
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Mike Catalini,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical.
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Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Mike Catalini,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The male predominance, consistent across the three years, remains unexplained.
—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The high court declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order, as is typical.
—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The majority declined to take up the case in a brief, unexplained order.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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