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Be aware that the Internal Revenue Service expects taxpayers to be able to substantiate any qualified expenses.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

Prosecutors insisted, however, that the evidence did not substantiate the claim Patterson would be in isolation for "many years to come".

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Investigators ultimately said there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Such errors have led to the faulty identification of “longevity zones,” areas where supposedly everyone lives longer due to lifestyle or location—but where subsequent studies fail to substantiate the claims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026

But there was an unmistakable grooming about him, too; he was not one of those who used untidiness to substantiate their radicalism.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

And it substantiates the argument Sir Keir himself made in the House of Commons.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

“We have put forward compelling and unrebutted factual evidence that substantiates his status,” attorney David Rivkin said.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2022

“We think that it substantiates that it is Amtrak’s fault and not Mr. Brown’s,” Bremseth said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022

His encounter with Margarethe substantiates that he can slide into any place and any conversation and gain people's trust without being questioned.

From Salon ● May 17, 2022

Your sister substantiates this failing for as her letter progresses her judgment gives way to temper—her thoughts are good, lucid the products of intelligence, but it is not now an unbiased, impersonal intelligence.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

“The BND initiated extensive internal investigations at an early stage and without delay, which substantiated the suspicions,” Jäger wrote in response to an email requesting comment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The law firm hired by the national union investigated Regan’s claim of retaliation but found the allegation could not be substantiated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

If a claim is substantiated, the plagiarist is seen as sloppy or lazy at best, and fundamentally dishonest at worst.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026

"No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me," Miller said in a video posted Sunday, insisting he would remain in the race and win.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

Evidence Against Her or Suspicious Circumstances: Story of man in her compartment is substantiated by the evidence of Hardman and that of the woman Schmidt.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie

Federal officials have not publicly presented evidence substantiating them.

From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026

This watershed boxed set features cutting-edge remasters of the singer’s 1920s recordings, substantiating her centrality in blues and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

But Marx hasn’t done a very good job substantiating them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

There is no evidence substantiating concerns of bias at a school after it cancelled a visit from a Jewish MP, a watchdog ruled.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026

"I know Mrs. Riggs, and have known her for years; she is indeed very much prostrated, and I have a note from Dr. Grant at the barracks substantiating what Mr. Riggs says."

From Campaigning with Crook and Stories of Army Life by Charles King