substantive

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A few minutes later, Trump reportedly spoke with CNBC’s Joe Kernan and said negotiations had been very intense, and that he hoped the talks could achieve something substantive.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Mizelle said Slater and her team were instrumental in editing the draft after Woodward presented it, “including adding/deleting specific substantive terms.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

A full-time appointment, along with a substantive fast-bowling coach, would beef up McCullum's backroom.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The search results provided do not contain substantive opposing viewpoints to the article’s perspective.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Out of the whole saga, there was one substantive change that was made rather quickly.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger