anecdotal
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Only anecdotal evidence which is far from conclusive.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
A remarkable dividend of the new approaches to crime and welfare, one with only anecdotal rather than social-science evidence, was a dramatic thaw in race relations, as fear and resentment abated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
In the Fed’s anecdotal look at the economy, businesses repeatedly mentioned their rising healthcare costs.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
While the broader concerns about attention span are widespread among scholars, the evidence can be indirect, some of it anecdotal.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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