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anecdotal

[an-ik-doht-l] / ˌæn ɪkˈdoʊt l /
ADJECTIVE
informal
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But anecdotal evidence suggests a more complicated situation.

From MarketWatch Sep. 4, 2026

The rest of the corporate world, the anecdotal evidence that we have thus far is that they will probably finance a little bit shorter.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

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

Speakers offered anecdotal evidence from their own and others’ practices.

From Salon Apr. 4, 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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