anecdotal

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These are just anecdotal examples, and it will be the job of the watchdog to decide if there are wider problems in the sector.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Survey after survey places statistics behind anecdotal testimonies about our inability to romantically connect.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

In the Fed’s anecdotal look at the economy, businesses repeatedly mentioned their rising healthcare costs.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

The Beige Book, published eight times a year, compiles anecdotal reports from businesses, banks, and community groups in each region.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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