"But that still doesn't explain its mysterious popularity in Britain."

On their own, Mykonos's beaches don't do much to explain the island's popularity.

He also made this good point that helps to explain its popularity:

Negative media news is argued to fall into the latter category which explains their popularity.

Mr. Steele said he found it difficult to explain his 55-year popularity.

Of course, the king's love-life does not explain his popularity.

That factor, more than any other, may explain the colt's popularity in this Derby.

All of which goes a way toward explaining the odd vest's renewed popularity.

When journalists explain Clinton's popularity as the result of brilliant spin, what are they saying?

All of which goes a long way towards explaining his popularity on the left.