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2 canonical passages across 2 cases, quoted by 19 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Miles v. Chater.

#Case FlagCanonical passage Citers
1 Miles v. Chater Anchor
ca11 · 1996
green “if the commissioner's decision is supported by substantial evidence we must affirm, even if the proof preponderates against it.” 12
2 Jack Bloodsworth v. Margaret M. Heckler, Secretary of Health and Human Services
ca11 · 1983
green “we may not decide the facts anew, reweigh the evidence, or substitute our judgment for that of the .” 7

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