"Everyone will be given an opportunity to explain their conduct in a court of law," he said.

I asked this boatman to explain his conduct, which he did; and then I couldn't understand him.

The French admiral later attempted to explain his conduct during the engagement:

Not too long ago, a bachelor agent who spent the night with his girlfriend was called on the carpet to explain his conduct.

"How, as a father, can you explain your conduct to him?"

About 30 ambassadors were recalled to Moscow to explain their conduct in the coup.

The three of them are summoned to see the Mayor to explain Jim's conduct the following morning.

I suppose that belief explains your conduct, much of it at least, since the autumn of '20.

And now you're just hanging around here so you can explain your conduct to King Pelias?

The prospect seemed inconceivable, and yet what could explain her conduct?