substance

Example Sentences

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"If you sow doubt about your commitment every day, you drain it of its substance."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

They evaluated how each substance affected the diseased nerve cells, leading to the identification of sildenafil as a promising candidate.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Turner told me: “I don’t think there’s any science or substance behind it. It’s a marketing pitch.”

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

That does not mean there is no substance behind the words, Rohan added.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

There seemed to be no substance to the shadow Bahumat had emitted.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull