substantive

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The RCP said it was supporting affected graduates, pointing to other options, including overseas employment opportunities and the Paramedic Foundation Preceptorship programme, which can begin while individuals continue to seek substantive paramedic roles.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Congress intended for the FDA to “refer to a substantive body of evidence about the safety and effectiveness” of ingredients put on the bulks list, she said.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Beacon’s Myrow says he isn’t expecting much substantive news to come out of the speech.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

A few minutes later, Trump reportedly spoke with CNBC’s Joe Kernan and said negotiations had been very intense, and that he hoped the talks could achieve something substantive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

We did not discuss substantive issues, so much as history and South African culture.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela