in reality
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While the idea of pretty-in-pink Elle Woods being thrown into the grunge of 90s Seattle is "cute enough on paper", in reality it feels "thin and forced", wrote the Wrap's Marah Eakin, external.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
But in reality the Auroville that now attracts thousands of tourists and yoga enthusiasts developed in a more organic way in keeping with the minimalist ecological principles of its people.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
But in reality, it’s soft skills that are critical for navigating the workplace in the age of AI, says Ellevest CEO Sylvia Kwan.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Woody is so old, both in the franchise and in reality, that there’s a running gag about his ever-expanding bald spot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
One might think that judges are the most powerful, or even the police, but in reality the prosecutor holds the cards.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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