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The phrase "explain the reasoning behind" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when asking someone to clarify the logic or rationale for a particular decision, action, or idea.
Example: "Can you explain the reasoning behind your choice of methodology for this research project?"
Alternatives: "clarify the rationale for" or "elucidate the logic behind".
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Officials did not explain the reasoning behind the investigator's recommendation.
A reporter asked the officer to explain the reasoning behind that rule.
Students were able to explain the reasoning behind their implementation choices clearly.
I have six children and I find it impossible to explain the reasoning behind Britain's drug policies.
Contributors are asked to submit a target price for each stock; most also explain the reasoning behind their picks.
We can't even begin to explain the reasoning behind the expenditure of such an amount of money for one man".
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The government has not explained the reasoning behind the language requirement.
"I'll miss it, incredibly," says Abendanon before explaining the reasoning behind the move.
Each guideline should be accompanied with a short paragraph explaining the reasoning behind it.
Cousins explains the reasoning behind what looked to the uninitiated observer a strange decision.
Mr. Chertoff explained the reasoning behind the law in a news release last week.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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