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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
The talk will encompass later American revolutions which related directly to principles expounded on in the Declaration of Independence such as abolition and women’s suffrage and civil rights.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026
Close, who is incredibly passionate about the sport and committed to its growth, expressed frustration at the time and expounded on her comments Wednesday on a Zoom call after the Bruins completed a sweep of the Big Ten road trip by winning at Penn State.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 4 Jan. 2026
Diesel also expounded upon a deeper layer of his connection to The Smashing Machine.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Nov. 2025
Canales expounded on all of this and more postgame.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Nov. 2025
In a 2022 interview with Robb Report, Horacio Pagani, an avid admirer of Leonardo da Vinci, expounded on what drives his vision for Pagani Automobili.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
Speaking to the Daily Mail on Thursday, Zhou expounded on her allegations.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
Gently expounded with a God-like omniscience by an unseen narrator (Will Patton), Train Dreams takes place in a space between the then and the now, being simultaneously of the past and in the moment (Bentley plays with time in unexpected ways).
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
At the center on Thursday morning, staff expounded about their tribute as part of the crawl to the former Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, once a marquee event locally that ended in 2017.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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The views expressed here are his own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Bowen School of Law or UALR.—
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Franchise quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was benched for the final games of the season, expressed openness to moving onto another team in search of a fresh start in season-ending interviews this week.—
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In an interview with Interesting Engineering, UEL researcher Daehyun Kim explained that SCARABS focuses on exploration reliability rather than experimental payloads.—
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Night vision goggles worn by the pilot and hoist operator give a tube of vision, explained Atkins.—
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The district has also voiced concerns about the school’s high chronic absentee and suspension rates, which each put the school in the red category of California’s school accountability system.—
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
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Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.—
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In a press statement, Kratos Defense stated that Northrop Grumman will provide an advanced mission kit for the Valkyrie.—
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His attorney stated that this was no more than a nasty bar fight.—
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And at the time that this sign was built, this fragility illustrated everything.—
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That was further illustrated in 2000, when Joe was cast as Brennan Newton in Beethoven's 3rd.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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Iron–sodium cells have already demonstrated stable cycling in long-term tests, with additional data still accumulating.—
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Trump has demonstrated the courage required to demand better for the American people and to deliver on his promises.—
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“Expounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expounded. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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