substantiate
Example Sentences
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Supporters of Khan, meanwhile, argue that the investigation failed to substantiate the allegations against him.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
Officials said they have no information to substantiate the claim that the grenades were kept overnight in their trucks or home.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Another billed Medicaid for 200 hours of therapy in a month for a single child, though it could substantiate only 49 hours of services.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
According to Thorne, "he did not understand the laws of physics well enough to be able to substantiate his ideas."
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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