anecdotal

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The Federal Reserve’s February “beige book,” an anecdotal survey of nationwide economic conditions, cited immigration enforcement from Boston to Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 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

Survey after survey places statistics behind anecdotal testimonies about our inability to romantically connect.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

In the Fed’s anecdotal look at the economy, businesses repeatedly mentioned their rising healthcare costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 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