substance
Example Sentences
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Even if companies conclude there is no substance to harassment claims, they will in many cases move to cut checks to avoid protracted disputes playing out in public view.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
Tonight’s mayoral debate may add more substance to Pratt’s campaign, or grist for his opponents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
On the substance, he said that he was "not aware" of any pressure but there was "absolutely" pressure to "get it done by a particular time scale".
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The findings challenge traditional approaches to chemical safety, which typically evaluate one substance at a time and define exposure limits considered safe.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
He smiled ruefully at the tarlike substance in Ron’s cauldron.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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