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insubstantial

[in-suhb-stan-shuhl] / ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl /


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But some not insubstantial number of these politicians’ listeners take their assertions both seriously and literally.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 28, 2026

The UN's cultural agency said that despite "significant growth in production", the business of film-making across the continent was hindered by issues such as piracy, insubstantial training opportunities and a lack of official film institutions.

From BBC Oct. 22, 2024

It’s a majority white district, with not insubstantial Asian and Latino populations.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2024

The ads that failed were ultimately insubstantial, or otherwise objectionable.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2024

The interior of the cloud felt spongy and chilly, real and insubstantial at once.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman




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