of substance
Example Sentences
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Little of substance was accomplished over two days of talks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
"In terms of substance, I do not think there have been major surprises."
From Barron's • May 15, 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
When his father left the shop, Ben said to his barber in what he hoped would pass for a voice of substance and command, “Just trim the sides, mister. Very lightly.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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