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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Among the anecdotal evidence: tours canceled by the Black Keys and Jennifer Lopez and dramatically slashed prices to see acts like Zach Bryan, Justin Timberlake and Vampire Weekend in certain secondary markets.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Much anecdotal evidence now depicts officials more worried about political correctness than policy effectiveness.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
That’s not based on anecdotal evidence but also on multiple studies over the years, including one in 2019 by FanGraphs.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
Apple cider vinegar may help relieve heartburn, based on anecdotal evidence.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024
Much anecdotal evidence now depicts officials more worried about political correctness than policy effectiveness.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
That’s not based on anecdotal evidence but also on multiple studies over the years, including one in 2019 by FanGraphs.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 4 Sep. 2024
Apple cider vinegar may help relieve heartburn, based on anecdotal evidence.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2024
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“Anecdotal evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anecdotal%20evidence. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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