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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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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

Coffee enemas are likely not harmful when done in moderation, but we don’t have much more than anecdotal evidence at this point to indicate that they’re helpful either.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

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

From Barron's May 31, 2026

Early anecdotal evidence suggests that participating in No Kings events is motivating the women organizing them to think more about what they can do to support their country’s democracy.

From Salon Mar. 28, 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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