in substance

Example Sentences

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It's not like Robinson's comments on the forum differ in substance from what's coming from the top of the ticket, even if he sometimes used more blunt language.

From Salon

Last week, Cannon dismissed special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order, writing that “the Court finds the Special Counsel’s pro forma ‘conferral’ to be wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy… Sufficient time needs to be afford to permit reasonable evaluation of the requested relief by opposing counsel and to allow for adequate follow-up discussion as necessary about the specific factual and legal basis underlying the motion.”

From Salon

“The Court finds the Special Counsel’s pro forma ‘conferral’ to be wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy,” Cannon wrote.

From Slate

Michael Penix Jr. proved his Heisman Trophy candidacy was — to quote Oregon coach Dan Lanning, who Penix repeatedly defeated — rooted in substance.

From Seattle Times

"There's not going to be any big breakthroughs, there won't be any real change in substance."

From Reuters