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3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 9 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 Bournewood Hosp. v. MASS COMM'N AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.

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1 Bournewood Hosp. v. MASS COMM'N AGAINST DISCRIMINATION Anchor
mass · 1976
green “that a reasonable mind might accept as adequate to support a conclusion.” 3
2 Hotchkiss v. State Racing Commission
massappct · 1998
green “when determining whether an agency decision is supported by substantial evidence, the standard of review is 'highly deferential' to the agency.” 3
3 Connolly v. Suffolk County Sheriff's Department
massappct · 2004
green “the reviewing court 'shall however give due weight to the experience, technical competence, and specialized knowledge of the agency, as well as to the discretionary authority conferred upon it.” 3

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