for real
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Here are the main issues to watch to see if this agreement is for real.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
But the SpaceX IPO will have serious knock-on impacts for real estate in Texas and elsewhere.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026
Whelan, who often acts as a voice for real estate interests in the press, made it clear early in the election that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was the preferred candidate of the industry.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
"Pay for kids to become electricians, pay for apprenticeships for real skills that we need. Our granite heritage is falling apart."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
We would all sign it with my red pen to signify blood, but not for real.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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