substantive
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But those actions seem more symbolic than substantive.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Vance spoke of good news – "we've had a number of substantive negotiations" - and there was bad news: "We have not reached an agreement."
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
But with more substantive changes, such as improving facilities, rethinking course design, addressing time constraints and making it easier for women to start playing golf in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Congress intended for the FDA to “refer to a substantive body of evidence about the safety and effectiveness” of ingredients put on the bulks list, she said.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
My popularity there is based on more substantive qualities than physical maturity.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
Vocabulary lists containing substantive
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The Freedom of Information Act (2016)
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You Bring the Distant Near
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