Industry support alone cannot explain Hitler's enthusiastic support by large segments of the population, including many workers who had turned away from the left.

If this is the case, could he kindly explain his enthusiastic support for the death penalty?

Thelen's portion of the debate explained his support for the war and for the Bush administration.

But the state's large ranks of independents may explain his diminishing support.

President Reagan explained his support in sentimental terms: veterans deserve the "recognition" of a cabinet department.

Bindel explained her support for this legislation in her column.

The inspector for the school explained her support for this proposal.

The students themselves mention fear when explaining their support for Mr. Knox.

Written just prior to the Iraq war, this article explains his support for the invasion.

So, in enough instances, the reality of peer review lines up with its ideals, which explains its widespread support.