For the first time G-8 had a chance to explain.

"But the police never gave me a chance to explain."

They weren't likely to give him any chance to explain anything.

Even a chance to explain might not do him any good.

I'd wait, and give her a chance to explain herself.

So I wanted to give myself a chance to explain, even if it doesn't do any good.

She would give the woman a chance to explain herself.

But I'd like the chance to explain a few things.

Your men did not give me a chance to explain.

But if one of us can get a chance to explain, it may make some difference.