substantive

Example Sentences

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But accepting that “where they are” is a degraded information ecosystem designed to reward the worst impulses in human nature means admitting that there is no possibility of rebuilding something more substantive.

From Salon

A first day of trilateral talks in the Emirati capital on Wednesday concluded with Kyiv describing the negotiations as "substantive and productive", though there was no apparent breakthrough.

From Barron's

None of the new information substantively undercuts the president's assertion that his friendship with Epstein ended around 2004.

From BBC

In contrast, if we instead see substantive breakthroughs that could guarantee years of strong demand, Taiwan’s longer-term outlook could remain bright.

From Barron's

Just as in Pretti’s case, Noem and other senior administration officials justified the incident within hours of her death by impugning the victim’s motives without producing substantive evidence.

From Los Angeles Times