circumstantial evidence
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Like a criminal trial with no eyewitnesses, the prosecution of the “Queens of Combat” question relies on a cistern’s worth of circumstantial evidence, which may or may not add up to a case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
A chronology of top quarterback movement in recent days provides circumstantial evidence that Louisiana State and Williams have mutual interest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026
But the jury of six civilians and three magistrates decided that there was enough circumstantial evidence to conclude that Jubillar was guilty of murder.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
He has always denied the charges and, other than circumstantial evidence, investigators have struggled to build a case.
From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025
Meanwhile, the available circumstantial evidence points to insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
