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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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The report gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions from the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Only anecdotal evidence which is far from conclusive.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Early anecdotal evidence suggests that participating in No Kings events is motivating the women organizing them to think more about what they can do to support their country’s democracy.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The Federal Reserve’s February “beige book,” an anecdotal survey of nationwide economic conditions, cited immigration enforcement from Boston to Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

While the broader concerns about attention span are widespread among scholars, the evidence can be indirect, some of it anecdotal.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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