empirically

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And they empirically tested that theory, looking at the correlation of buy-the-dip versus the SG Trend index, which is the average return of the top 10 hedge funds running trend-following strategies.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

You must study it empirically, accounting for confounding variables and using rigorous methodology.

From Slate • Sep. 26, 2025

What do we know empirically about the impact of authoritarianism on public health and well-being?

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

Michael McFaul, the former US ambassador to Russia, told Politico Vance's remarks were "insulting" and "just empirically not true".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

The little bird, the little fish, the little animal learn not by principle, but empirically; and when he learn to do, then there is to him the ground to start from to do more.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker