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substance

[suhb-stuhns] / ˈsʌb stəns /




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Lawmakers and capitals had long agreed on the substance of the reform, but talks in May to greenlight it were delayed because of differences over the timeline for implementation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

As of Tuesday morning, the substance was hovering between 90 and 92 degrees Fahrenheit and water was still flowing on it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Containment booms installed by Thames Water caught some of the discharge, preventing some of the substance from spreading further downstream, but the water remains contaminated.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Her arm wound round his neck, and he was kissed through a gauzy spirit substance.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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