They did not explain the discrepancy today, saying only that the $1.2 million figure was correct.

There have also been several attempts to explain the discrepancy.

She sought a book to explain the discrepancy, found none and decided to write one herself.

And there's a way to explain the discrepancy in the case numbers.

After not responding at first, he provided information that helped explain the discrepancy.

Members of his staff declined to discuss the vote, saying they could not explain the discrepancy.

Our analysis revealed no other way to explain the discrepancy.

So how to explain the discrepancy in the numbers?

But the extra money doesn't seem to be in the budget plan; maybe the missing page explains the discrepancy.

The police said they could not explain the discrepancy, but they stood by their number.