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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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According to the British Dental Association there is some anecdotal evidence that bruxism is becoming more common, but no specific figures.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

But anecdotal evidence suggests a more complicated situation.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

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 stage has always taught this, and the evidence of its impact is no longer anecdotal.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

Dr. Osentowski: I have to give you a little anecdotal thing.

From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones




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