substance
Example Sentences
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Lawmakers and capitals had long agreed on the substance of the reform, but talks in May to greenlight it were delayed because of differences over the timeline for implementation.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Many critiques of the show - accusations of style over substance, glamorising trauma and prioritising spectacle - were there from the very beginning.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
It was incredibly bad—disorganized, poorly written, nearly devoid of sources and substance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Simon’s feet seemed stuck to the ground by some stretchy, gummy substance; he kept picking them up as if to go, and then putting them back where they had just been.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing substance
"Black Panther" Lingo
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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