Examine the 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

Transitional Phrase

A transitional phrase is a word or group of words used to link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly, indicating the relationship between them.

Explanation

The act of making something clear or understandable by describing the relevant facts or ideas.

Mills Company

A general term for businesses involved in the manufacturing sector, particularly those related to textiles, grains, or paper production.