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substantiate

[suhb-stan-shee-eyt] / səbˈstæn ʃiˌeɪt /


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Supporters of Khan, meanwhile, argue that the investigation failed to substantiate the allegations against him.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials said they have no information to substantiate the claim that the grenades were kept overnight in their trucks or home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Another billed Medicaid for 200 hours of therapy in a month for a single child, though it could substantiate only 49 hours of services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

The ECB has been unable to substantiate the BBC allegations, but former England captain Vaughan called for the governing body to investigate the issue thoroughly.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

White hadn’t been able to substantiate Kenny’s allegations, but he wasn’t sure what to make of Comstock, either.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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