substantiate
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After the impeachment vote on Monday, Duterte's defence counsel said in a statement that "the burden now rests on the accusers to substantiate their claims" according to the law.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 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 education website The 74 reported that during the bankruptcy hearing, Toby Jackson, AllHere’s former chief technology officer, said he had no invoices to substantiate the debt.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 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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