He uses far more words explaining the reasons for the 50mm mantles that lit the lamp than he does over the hardships endured by the workers.

ECONOMIST: The Fastnet Lighthouse: Light on a lonely rock | The

Applicants should also include a letter of intent (600 words) explaining why they wish to participate in the course and how they expect to benefit from it.

UNESCO: Ethics Teacher Training Course

They excuse themselves, justify their words or actions, explaining what they've said, or what they've done with varying degrees of passion and conviction.

BBC: Mitt Romney's Olympic mishap

Cartoon characters appear on the screen, explaining stories and drawing attention to important words.

BBC: Screenshot of Dentsu