Everybody aboard already knew this: he was speaking to clarify his own thoughts.

He wanted to clarify his thoughts and to find the right words.

He was talking mostly for his own benefit, to clarify his thoughts.

A second opinion is always of value, even if it only helps to clarify your own thoughts.

She did this for a number of reasons, but first and foremost was an effort to require them to clarify their thoughts on certain subjects.

However, if it will help to clarify your thoughts I'll let that one through.

"You should clarify your thoughts for we the direct and open, niaRauta."

Watching the play of light on beautiful glass always helped her to clarify her thoughts.

I went to the deck of the ship, and remained there for several minutes, trying to clarify my thoughts.

She'd go for a walk - maybe some fresh air would clarify her thoughts.