as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the signature of a witness provides substantiation that a person's will is genuine
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Republican lawmakers and state attorneys general have challenged the basis of those recommendations, arguing that the evidence used to support them is insubstantial.—
Selena Simmons-Duffin,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025 -
Authorities matched a black Kia Stinger seen near the park and DNA evidence to McGann after surveillance footage placed him at the scene.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Over 15 million votes have already been cast by fans across partner teams—proof that this is not speculative hype but a mainstream trend.—
Julian La Picque,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Separately, Burke said there is a growing popularity with e-motorcycles, which require the rider to have a driver’s license, proof of insurance, and state registration.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The department confirmed that neither grand jury received live testimony from Epstein’s victims or any alleged co-conspirators.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
30 July 2025
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See Maxwell’s conditions for a congressional testimony.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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As reported in Harvard Business Review, U.S. physicians spend 34% to 55% of their workday on documentation and EHR reviews—cutting into face time with patients and weakening the patient-provider relationship.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Mesa’s Parks and Recreation Department’s overtime authorization process requires direct supervisor approval and documentation of justification, according to the city.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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