substance
Example Sentences
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Antonio Villaraigosa, the former mayor of Los Angeles, called him a “flash in the pan” — someone who lacked substance.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
As part of the meetings, the FDA has pledged to evaluate specific use cases for each substance, and has opened a public docket for comments through July 22.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
The protein shifted, too, from bacon to a combination that felt more complete: spicy pork sausage for depth, tender chicken breast for substance.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026
However, due to the volume of material and the way it has spread, just under half of the dumped substance has so far been cleared.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
And the dark, slimy, smelly mineral substance seemed like the most beautiful thing in the world.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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