substantive
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She added that it appeared that "even when the welfare procedures were triggered, they did not result in substantive action, nor was there a sense of curiosity".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In fact, there was little substantive to emerge from the summit between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping that ended Friday, despite hopes that the meeting would result in deals from aerospace to semiconductors.
From Barron's • May 15, 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
Ultimately, the fixation on Hasan Piker distracts from more substantive issues.
From Salon • May 2, 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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