in reality
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“The real question is not what people have said about past elections but whether the elections that they run are going to be rooted in reality, informed by the experts in their teams,” he said.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
"Everything is always 100% worse in my mind when you have a hangover than in reality," says Tobin.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
“But also to deceive, create images which don’t exist in reality with little effort.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
For instance, Steinem reveals she finds joy in reality TV, including “Dance Moms.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
I think, in reality, I raised my finger to my lips and said, “Shhhhh,” so she wouldn’t say anything else as we spiraled into the center of that wish circle.
From "Winger" by Andrew Smith
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