substantive
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But those actions seem more symbolic than substantive.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Whether they produced anything more substantive remained, for those inside the hall, just beyond their reach.
From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026
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From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
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
Still, Pearson had to be more mindful of the concerns of black residents than at the beginning of his career—even if that mindfulness didn't translate into any substantive changes during his tenure.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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The Freedom of Information Act (2016)
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You Bring the Distant Near
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