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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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Only anecdotal evidence which is far from conclusive.

From BBC • May 14, 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

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

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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