substantiate
verb (used with object)
to establish by proof or competent evidence.
had substantiated
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past perfectof substantiate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“It is unclear how many other officers had substantiated claims against them, were not disciplined, and remained in positions of leadership or management.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2023
After queries by The Times, however, the Guard said a second inquiry had substantiated similar allegations against him, and another round of discipline was pending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
Even before Mr. Garner’s death, the Civilian Complaint Review Board had substantiated four allegations of abuse against him in previous cases.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 17, 2019
An outside law firm had substantiated some complaints against Cameron Poetzscher, head of corporate development, during a monthslong investigation, according to people familiar with the investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2018
Her answer had substantiated the story of the prisoners.
From The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great by Robert H. Fuller
