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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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The rest of the corporate world, the anecdotal evidence that we have thus far is that they will probably finance a little bit shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The researchers concluded: "Our findings extend previous anecdotal safety signals and provide more systematic evidence to inform clinical awareness of this potential adverse effect."

From Science Daily Jul. 24, 2026

In 2025, following the surge of anecdotal reports online about microdosing, a number of telehealth companies such as Fridays, Noom and Found Health started offering GLP-1 protocols at lower doses and lower costs.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The report gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions from the 12 regional Federal Reserve banks.

From Barron's May 31, 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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