51.   He missed a day of school, but explained the reason the next day.

52.   He has steadfastly declined to explain his reasons.

53.   He did not explain the reason for his vote.

54.   He said neither member explained their reasons.

55.   He said the commission merely wanted to explain its reasons for including the provision to the public.

56.   He said he explained his reasons for holding out for a lighter sentence for Saldivar.

57.   He talked to Kovalev and explained his reasons for the benching.

58.   He then explained the reason for this one.

59.   His opinion explained the reason for his strictly separationist view.

60.   His spokesman refused last week to identify the senators blocking the vote beyond Grassley or to explain the reasons for the holds.