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substantiate

[suhb-stan-shee-eyt] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /


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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

Yet the IG found that roughly half of children lacked documentation of an autism diagnosis or evaluation, and some 20% of providers didn’t substantiate their credentials to provide therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The education website The 74 reported that during the bankruptcy hearing, Toby Jackson, AllHere’s former chief technology officer, said he had no invoices to substantiate the debt.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

White hadn’t been able to substantiate Kenny’s allegations, but he wasn’t sure what to make of Comstock, either.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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