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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However, other research did not reach those conclusions, finding only anecdotal evidence of those effects.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
There is a lack of credible research and studies and only anecdotal evidence (derived from stories people tell).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Her organization’s complaint alleged that the Boise Police Department was targeting liberal groups who violated the ordinance, but not conservative groups — though Young told the Statesman the group had only anecdotal evidence to support that claim.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
There’s anecdotal evidence from businesses that inventories are being depleted as consumers and businesses are preparing for the tariff impacts that could really materialize in the coming weeks and months.
—The Hill, 22 May 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
There is a lack of credible research and studies and only anecdotal evidence (derived from stories people tell).
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 June 2025
Her organization’s complaint alleged that the Boise Police Department was targeting liberal groups who violated the ordinance, but not conservative groups — though Young told the Statesman the group had only anecdotal evidence to support that claim.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 13 June 2025
There’s anecdotal evidence from businesses that inventories are being depleted as consumers and businesses are preparing for the tariff impacts that could really materialize in the coming weeks and months.
—The Hill, 22 May 2025
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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