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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While there seems to be a consensus that traffic is down, either by actual measurement or just anecdotal evidence, just two weeks in is still far too early for a rigorous evaluation of vehicle congestion levels.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
The truth is that there aren’t any studies to prove if wind chimes deter or attract birds—just anecdotal evidence and common sense approaches to making sure birds are attracted (or kept away from) your yard, whatever your preference.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
While anecdotal evidence suggests many of the Orioles young hitters are good at the same things, Blood demurs.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Side effects: There is anecdotal evidence that celery juice, particularly unstrained celery juice, can increase the likelihood of diarrhea for some individuals.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
The truth is that there aren’t any studies to prove if wind chimes deter or attract birds—just anecdotal evidence and common sense approaches to making sure birds are attracted (or kept away from) your yard, whatever your preference.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
While anecdotal evidence suggests many of the Orioles young hitters are good at the same things, Blood demurs.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
Side effects: There is anecdotal evidence that celery juice, particularly unstrained celery juice, can increase the likelihood of diarrhea for some individuals.
—Hannah Coakley, Msph, Rdn, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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