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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Those were just some of the yet-unheard pieces of evidence brought to light in the case suggesting intimate involvement of Newsmax's top executives and talent in programming decisions.—
Maddy Lauria,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Investigators worked for weeks to process the murder scene and connect a trail of evidence, while families, friends, a school and a community grieved.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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This new release is proof of what the Shed is doing right.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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Nothing, however, is ever 100% guaranteed in the world of cybersecurity, and this latest campaign is proof of that.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lee’s trial testimony was the prosecution’s rebuttal.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Intuitive design, clear documentation and strong customer support can significantly enhance adoption rates.—
Kristofer Mussar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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After the State Controller’s Office receives all required documentation, simple cash claims may be processed within 30 to 60 days, the agency said.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Substantiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiation. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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