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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Noun
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But a three-judge appeals panel found that Kobach failed to provide any evidence that irreparable harm would be caused by allowing for gender marker changes while the lawsuit works its way through the courts.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2025 -
The Yankees challenged the call, but replay ruled there wasn’t enough evidence to overturn it.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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No proof was required — the simple act of betraying others was taken as confirmation of loyalty to the political system of the day.—
Jane S. Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Prior to Jane’s testimony resuming, the defense and prosecution sparred over whether to publicly name some people who might come up in cross.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Lawmakers will hear testimony from Democratic Govs.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
12 June 2025
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By enhancing the precision and completeness of documentation, AI can streamline processes and bolster financial stability.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This lack of documentation exposes these communities to disaster capitalism.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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