anecdotal

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Speakers offered anecdotal evidence from their own and others’ practices.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But anecdotal evidence suggests they’ve been across most of the government, with the main exceptions being in the immigration and law enforcement and security agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Some reservists have already served five or more tours since the 2023 Hamas attacks, and there are anecdotal reports of that some are refusing to serve again.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“However, that is anecdotal, as the data over the past two decades does not support the thesis that rising gas prices negatively impacts industry traffic.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 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