in reality
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How that happened is a complicated story, often credited to the arrival of global billboards like David Beckham and Lionel Messi, but in reality, more attributable to several drivers below the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Additionally, they forged a letter from their audit committee stating that $250 million in funds were available, when in reality Aspiration had less than $1 million.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Their core message: These systems are supposed to make senior engineers so productive that companies can lay off junior engineers, but in reality, many companies are trading near-term productivity for long-term woes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
However, in reality, the billions that Nvidia has invested in its AI ecosystem “will only convert back to cash if and when those companies IPO or get acquired at favorable marks,” Collins added.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The cases described, on the other hand, were predisposed to gross lapses in reality contact and extreme weakness in impulse control during periods of heightened tension and disorganization.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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