A boy is the only known substance from which a man can be made. From LearnThat.org.
Cooperation on what we call substance, that is the resolution of the remaining disarmament issues, in my view, has been less good. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 9, 2003] Reference
What, he asks me in substance, is the main problem of writers in general, and of writers who know their time is short in particular?. From Wordnik.com. [In the Footsteps of Tocqueville (Part V)] Reference
But what the film lacks in substance is compensated for via sheer propulsiveness, staggering inventiveness, and mind-boggling visuals. From Wordnik.com. [Blog De Ganz | Archive | January] Reference
Obviously, there are other details and ramifications that flow from these two measures, but that, in substance, is what they are all about. From Wordnik.com. [The Ontario Budgeta Deterrent to Gross Inflationary Trends] Reference
“Talking about the substance is a new step forward.”. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » ThinkFast: April 1, 2010] Reference
The solidity of a substance is the result of strong electrical bonds between electrons and their nuclei. From Wordnik.com. [Nothing Matters] Reference
The elucidation of the nature and the mode of operation of this substance is therefore a task which is of the highest degree of importance. From Wordnik.com. [Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1915 - Presentation] Reference
But while the shell exists, the substance is gone. From Wordnik.com. [Suicide of the West « Anglican Samizdat] Reference
How much real substance is there to this person? —. From Wordnik.com. [McCain Ad Has a Familiar Ring - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
The substance is also known as Botox®, a brand name. From Wordnik.com. [Salivary Gland Botulinin Toxin Type A Injection] Reference
Another example of a stubborn toxic substance is lead. From Wordnik.com. [Toxic 'carbon tet' lingers in air near schools] Reference
He must not only say that which for substance is the same that. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)] Reference
"I'm into substance, and substance is winning football games.". From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Brady, Belichick establish their place among NFL greats] Reference
It was therefore "in substance an impeachment of the President.". From Wordnik.com. [The Runaway Presidency] Reference
Eliphaz repeats the revelation (Job 4: 17) in substance, but using. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
It is milk-like in substance but it is heavy cream (or liquid cream). From Wordnik.com. [unexpected] Reference
"I believe that people are interested very much in substance," McCain said. From Wordnik.com. [McCain: I won't run from Bush in '08 race] Reference
The substance is also dangerously addictive, so it was never going to end well. From Wordnik.com. [5 Drugs From Science Fiction] Reference
I suspect the white powdery substance is potassium nitrate, but I don't know for sure. From Wordnik.com. [Simple Test to Find Your Dominant Eye] Reference
Darn near everything of substance is penned by him, advertised by him, etc. in that rag. From Wordnik.com. [Two Books You Gotta Have] Reference
I hadn't heard about any of these except the certain substance insulating electric wires. From Wordnik.com. [Phantom Trains and Cow-blood Chocolate] Reference
If the statement is true in substance, inaccuracies of expression or detail are immaterial. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes or Villains?] Reference
A full 15-20 minutes of flushing is required to properly remove the substance from the eyes. From Wordnik.com. [Eye Exposures] Reference
A thixotropic substance is not one that is thick, though that does seem to apply to ketchup. From Wordnik.com. [Robot receptionists] Reference
Is small town America, from whence came (we believe), our values, really so lacking in substance?. From Wordnik.com. [Reader reviews of Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo.] Reference
The substance is used to increase the volume of blood plasma and make evidence of EPO use harder to detect. From Wordnik.com. [Reports: Mosquera positive at Vuelta] Reference
Entertainment without substance is nothing more than empty calories: it tastes good, but doesn't do you any good. From Wordnik.com. [Art vs. Entertainment...Again and Still] Reference
Some of the factsthe casualty figures, for instancewere regarded as neutral and in substance accepted by everybody. From Wordnik.com. [As I Please] Reference
This passage of the Septuagint may have been in Paul's mind as to the form, but the substance is taken from Ps 97: 7. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible] Reference
The funds saved by lowering the rate of juvenile detention can be invested in substance-abuse treatment and education. From Wordnik.com. [Sarah van Gelder: Real Family Values: 9 Ways to Support Families in Hard Times] Reference
That substance is mercury -- the most widespread and pervasive toxin now found in the fish that we like to pursue and eat. From Wordnik.com. [Field and Stream Report: The Truth about Mercury and the Fish You Eat] Reference
The substance is so powerful that it somehow rips the Island out of the space-time continuum, leading to all the funky time stuff on Lost. From Wordnik.com. ['Twas the Night Before Fringemas] Reference
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