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as in expressed
to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)
a rambling interview in which the celebrated author expounds his views on an array of topics
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
at the start of the trial the judge expounded the legal difference between libel and slander to the jury
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Recent Examples of expounded
Rose’s speech at the Igniting the Dream Gala expounded upon her journey to theatrical success and the publication of her 2024 and 2026 children’s books, as well as her own dreams, past and present.
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Eleanor Jacobs,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection.
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Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
Her husband expounded on their homemade items.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
The comment in open court by attorney Christopher Parente, who represents Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw, was not expounded upon, and further discussion of the matter was done in the judge’s chambers.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Earlier in the chat, Barker expounded on the current state of moviegoing for specialty films.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
At the jail in the Dade County Courthouse, Zangara confessed and expounded on his dislike for heads of state.
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Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Cornyn later expounded on his evolving thoughts about the legislative filibuster.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Jacobs,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
In a recent segment on the Radio-Canada investigative news program Enquête, former Quebec Tourism Minister Caroline Proulx expounded further on the reasons for the rejection.
—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2026
Her husband expounded on their homemade items.
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Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
His enforcers were trained in torture techniques by the CIA and educated in the theories expounded by the political scientist Samuel Huntington.
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Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
The comment in open court by attorney Christopher Parente, who represents Oak Park Trustee Brian Straw, was not expounded upon, and further discussion of the matter was done in the judge’s chambers.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Earlier in the chat, Barker expounded on the current state of moviegoing for specialty films.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
At the jail in the Dade County Courthouse, Zangara confessed and expounded on his dislike for heads of state.
—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Cornyn later expounded on his evolving thoughts about the legislative filibuster.
—
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expounded
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Smita Sharma, who helped her mom study for the naturalization exam, expressed both excitement and disbelief.
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Others expressed concern that the development would alter the boardwalk’s character.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
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The decision was made after several council members voiced concerns about the proposal's potential impact, including Councilman Hugo Soto-Martinez, who introduced it in April and advocated for the amendment.
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There was a 30-minute period of public comment before the June 22 board meeting where parents voiced concern over technology use in schools.
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Days later, Taylor clarified their relationship without naming Paulson.
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Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer clarified that the suspects are not originally from Vinton County.
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Violations will result in disciplinary action, the email stated.
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This usually may come up after an employee has stated an issue.
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The original webtoon series was created by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), and adapted by h-goon (published by D&C MEDIA).
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OpenAI’s o1 model illustrated this clearly on hard mathematical reasoning benchmarks.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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Tens of thousands of protestors have demonstrated daily over the past month.
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The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
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