Sentence examples for were substantive from inspiring English sources

Some votes were substantive, if nonbinding.

"I thought their questions were substantive.

So the Reconstruction amendments were substantive, not structural.

The articles by these newcomers were substantive and influential, attracting a high number of citations.

McGovern's ideas were substantive, but he was also appealing because he seemed to cut across categories.

At times the discussions that occurred in the board chamber were substantive.

But the differences between Lelyveld and Raines were substantive, and reflected two distinct personalities.

But defenders insisted his improvements were substantive and had brought a much-needed sense of pride.