substantiation

Example Sentences

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“We believe in the strength of the scientific substantiation supporting our applications, which have been at the agency for some time,” a Philip Morris International spokesperson told Barron’s via email.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The UK's advertising code states that the basis of claims about environmental sustainability must be clear and "supported by a high level of substantiation".

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

He said he was “leery” of joining such a motion “without having a better understanding or substantiation of the allegations,” and asked for time to review the matter once Ms. Willis’s office responded.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024

"We don’t think there’s any substantiation of the need to raise capital," said Kevin Fromer, president and CEO of the Financial Services Forum, which represents large global banks.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023

Nonetheless, most archaeologists pooh- poohed the idea, because there was no substantiation for it.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann