in reality
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But, in reality, given she has moved to the road since winning gold in Birmingham, McColgan was unlikely to be a medal contender anyway at Scotstoun.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
While some stock pickers prioritize emotion over reason, many remain rooted in reality.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
But Chishti, of the Migration Policy Institute, said in reality, “Congress can’t do anything — it was left powerless by the Supreme Court.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
"We're told we'll get a connection in two or three years, but in reality it will probably be six or seven," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Many writers have imagined republics and principalities that have never been seen nor known to exist in reality.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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