Examine the following sentence taken from a report. Which relationship is established by the transitional phrase "for example" with its preceding content? "The Mills Company, for example, has conducted such a program for the past eleven years."
A) Contrast
B) Cause-result
C) Likeness
D) Explanation or elaboration
E) Listing or enumeration of subjects

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The transitional phrase "for example" is used to provide more information or explanation about the preceding content, which is the program that the Mills Company has conducted for the past eleven years. Therefore, the relationship established by this transitional phrase is one of explanation or elaboration.

Examine the Following Sentence Taken from a Report