of substance
Example Sentences
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The director’s documentary about designer Marc Jacobs depicts his wild style without discovering anything of substance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
"That was not an easy conversation. She took her medicine," they said, but they added there had been a thorough investigation and nothing of substance was upheld.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 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 the Lakers’ 116-113 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, however, Johnson had something of substance to say about a decision made by his beloved team, which is now on the brink of playoff elimination.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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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