empirically

Example Sentences

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Adam Parker: I have always been interested in empirically studying things.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Wouldn’t it be better for us to be able to give them empirically sound data upon which to base their decisions for use or their decisions not to use?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Now, I feel like I’m at a much better place empirically to make that claim, particularly based on what’s happened in the last year with mass deportations.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

"This provides clear molecular-level evidence for the empirically known effects of combining food ingredients."

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

In consequence, every living cell has a consistent, low level of C14—they are all very slightly radioactive, a phenomenon that Libby first observed empirically.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann