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Prosecutors insisted, however, that the evidence did not substantiate the claim Patterson would be in isolation for "many years to come".

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

Exhaustive reviews of the published science on raw milk have broadly been unable to substantiate claims of its benefits, and most experts agree that it is neither healthy nor safe to consume.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 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

Pressed again about the IDF's comments, he said: "There is no assessment to substantiate what's being said."

From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026

But there was an unmistakable grooming about him, too; he was not one of those who used untidiness to substantiate their radicalism.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

And it substantiates the argument Sir Keir himself made in the House of Commons.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

My own investigation into the issue substantiates that claim.

From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2024

“My brother and I are prepared to speak with investigators and prosecutors from your office and provide you with irrefutable evidence that substantiates our allegations.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2022

“We think that it substantiates that it is Amtrak’s fault and not Mr. Brown’s,” Bremseth said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 6, 2022

“Apparently, it’s public record, and it substantiates what you described. He told me that we should look at it”—Gay paused meaningfully—“before too long.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

"No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me," Miller said in a video posted Sunday, insisting he would remain in the race and win.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

“The suggestion that the bank has compromised its underwriting standards is false and not substantiated by the facts or the performance of the portfolio over time.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

Writing for the majority, Roberts said that Cook deserved a chance to challenge her removal and rebut Trump's accusations, which would have to be further substantiated.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

The anticipated decrease in heart disease was not substantiated, and, more alarmingly, they cited “excess harm.”

From MarketWatch ● May 12, 2026

And I would read him the letter—reading slowly and pronouncing each word with extreme care—telling him that his claims for a pension had not been substantiated and that his application had been rejected.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

This watershed boxed set features cutting-edge remasters of the singer’s 1920s recordings, substantiating her centrality in blues and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

The New York Times has reviewed documentation substantiating her account.

From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2024

There has been no comment yet from Israel, and Hamas did not provide substantiating evidence.

From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2024

The group put a lot of effort into substantiating RoboChem's results.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2024

Arguments for the Evolution-Doctrine.—But what, it may be asked, is the evidence substantiating the formula of organic evolution, and compelling us to accept it?

From Herbert Spencer by J. Arthur (John Arthur) Thomson