anecdotal evidence
noun
: evidence in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them
His conclusions are not supported by data; they are based only on anecdotal evidence.
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Lawyers representing federal employees whose careers and families have been uprooted cite anecdotal evidence of disparate impact, a key ingredient in many successful civil rights claims.
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
There is some anecdotal evidence indicating that fish do recognize individual humans, but this evidence comes exclusively from captive aquarium fish (ref).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Cushing also marshals anecdotal evidence suggesting Americans are desperate for parties but just don’t know where to find them.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
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J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
There is some anecdotal evidence indicating that fish do recognize individual humans, but this evidence comes exclusively from captive aquarium fish (ref).
—Grrlscientist, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
But anecdotal evidence suggests there have been more flare-ups in recent years, as environmentally minded EV owners square off against more traditional motorists at gas stations and in parking lots.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Cushing also marshals anecdotal evidence suggesting Americans are desperate for parties but just don’t know where to find them.
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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