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substantive

[suhb-stuhn-tiv] / ˈsʌb stən tɪv /
NOUN
nominal
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ADJECTIVE
essential; real
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Example Sentences

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"We have clear directives and priorities: safeguarding Ukrainian interests, ensuring substantive dialogue, and advancing on the basis of the progress achieved in Geneva," Umerov wrote on X.

From Barron's

These findings suggest voter judgments regarding candidate conduct remain substantive and consequential to electoral outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesman for Li Ning said the company “has not engaged in any substantive negotiations or evaluations regarding the transaction mentioned in the news,” in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch

“As of now, the company has not engaged in any substantive negotiations or evaluations regarding the transaction mentioned in the news,” it said.

From The Wall Street Journal

After holding initial meetings, he planned to conduct more substantive engagements with the delegation on Tuesday, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal