of substance
Example Sentences
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"In terms of substance, I do not think there have been major surprises."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The director’s documentary about designer Marc Jacobs depicts his wild style without discovering anything of substance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
"That was not an easy conversation. She took her medicine," they said, but they added there had been a thorough investigation and nothing of substance was upheld.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
For years, Matthew McConaughey wouldn’t tell his mom, Kay, anything of substance during their weekly phone calls — her love of spreading news had cost her his trust.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025
For knowledge of substance Newton substituted conceptual models that worked reliably and accurately.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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