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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Lee acknowledges that there was no evidence that proved that anyone else was involved, but notes that the bar for prosecution is high.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025 -
Related article Latest radar evidence suggests Black Hawk in DC disaster was flying too high, but NTSB wants more proof The cockpit voice recorder of the American Airlines regional jet had sustained water intrusion, the NTSB previously reported.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the final tally comes in, the company’s CFO and Board of Directors will want proof that the gambit was worth it.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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The proof theatrically is that the production is a rapt and riotous collective with a long list credits all seemingly on the same wildly unpredictable page.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill Monday, recommended by state Attorney General William Tong, which seeks to restrict the use of certain algorithms by social media companies without parental consent.—
James Watson,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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Editor's Note: This story has been updated with details from Powell's testimony.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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