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substance

[suhb-stuhns] / ˈsʌb stəns /




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Moore fully embraced the vibe of her Oscar-nominated role in "The Substance" to push the boundaries of what a 63-year-old woman can look wonderful in.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Up to 75% of mental-health conditions begin by a person’s early 20s, per the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

On June 17, in the middle of Pride Month, the Trump administration’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced that it “will no longer silo LGB+ youth services.”

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2025

Moore brought a jolt of emotional energy to the room with a speech that touched on her own career in the face of playing an aging actress in ‘The Substance.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2025

Prince had Tears running down his Face; he walked forwards in utter Regularity; & Shun, it was as if he had no Body & no Substance to slay.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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