get real
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“The goal is ... to get real books in the hands of people who still want to read them.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
"I am starting to get real joy in life again. I play lots of pickle ball, I get outside and I go to the gym."
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
“These updates keep coverage affordable and ensure patients get real value from their plans,” said Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
Let’s get real: Any car with a trophy on the hood is intended to signal rank, wealth and social superiority—flaunting it, if you like.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
As soon as I had the jacket over me the smell of the spice and soap and the sound of the crickets and toady- frogs outside made my eyes get real heavy.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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