substantive
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Murdoch said there have been no substantive talks with Fox.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
When a term like “mother” is employed so generously, it loses all substantive heft.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
The article contends that California voters prioritize real economic concerns—such as housing affordability, rising utility and grocery costs, and fuel expenses—over celebrity status and entertainment value, making substantive qualifications more important than star power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
It is true that some laws are substantive and some are remedial, even temporary.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Still, Pearson had to be more mindful of the concerns of black residents than at the beginning of his career—even if that mindfulness didn't translate into any substantive changes during his tenure.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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The Freedom of Information Act (2016)
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You Bring the Distant Near
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