anecdotal
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Anecdotal evidence has indicated the effectiveness of sprinklers can vary significantly based on the setup and the conditions during the fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Anecdotal claims about smoother skin or increased energy are likely to be placebo effects.
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025
Anecdotal evidence shows attacks using corrosive liquids of hydrochloric, sulphuric and nitric acid occur at higher rates in locations where these substances are easily accessible, and where factories use acids in their manufacturing processes.
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024
Anecdotal stories suggest shelters often struggle to find homes for dogs with these rarer eye colors, she notes.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 19, 2023
Anecdotal stories and very brief tales appear to have received editorial sanction in 1920.
From O. Henry Memorial Award Prize Stories of 1920 by Various
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