- past tense form of substantiate.
- past participle of substantiate.
substantiated
Example Sentences
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The carmaker expects stronger revenue growth in the Middle East/Africa and Europe than consensus, with the outlook for Europe in particular needing to be substantiated, Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In more than a third of the cases, prosecutors quickly dismissed charges that couldn’t be substantiated, refused to file charges at all, or lost at trial.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Federal enforcement actions have substantiated concerns about algorithmic pricing coordination; the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Under the patient safety initiative, GPs are asked to take a "fresh eyes" approach if they have been unable to offer a patient a substantiated diagnosis or their symptoms have escalated after three appointments.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 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
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