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unsubstantiated

[uhn-suhb-stan-shee-ey-tid] / ˌʌn səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪ tɪd /


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Monroe’s personal legacy is like a charm bracelet hung with more unsubstantiated rumors than genuine facts, but one undeniable trait was her thirst to defy the world’s expectations.

From Salon Jul. 6, 2026

Romanian officials said they had confirmed it was a Russian drone but Moscow said "accusations" of its involvement were "unsubstantiated".

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

Rumors — vague, unsubstantiated — were a source of incessant dirt-dishing among political insiders and also circulated extensively online.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Some Democrats had privately dismissed rumors of his playboy lifestyle as unsubstantiated, according to people familiar with the conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

“Objection! Your Honor, I object to this wild unsubstantiated testimony.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe




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