anecdotal
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But anecdotal evidence suggests they’ve been across most of the government, with the main exceptions being in the immigration and law enforcement and security agencies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Early anecdotal evidence suggests that participating in No Kings events is motivating the women organizing them to think more about what they can do to support their country’s democracy.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
These are just anecdotal examples, and it will be the job of the watchdog to decide if there are wider problems in the sector.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
There’s also scattered evidence that young workers just starting out in their careers are losing out to AI, but so far the reports are mostly anecdotal.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026
Dr. Osentowski: I have to give you a little anecdotal thing.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
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