of substance
Example Sentences
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"In terms of substance, I do not think there have been major surprises."
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Ultimately, this will end up depending upon the amount of substance behind the investigation and whether there is anything there at the end of the day.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
But that only works if there’s something of substance to cast off in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
After all, we too are drawn to violent, meaningless spectacle to distract us from matters of substance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
The people of the valley liked him and were glad he had come to live there, for they recognized a man of substance.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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