get real
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"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
“When you get real risk in the market, nothing works. Because we have a real inflation worry right now, not even bonds are working as a risk hedge.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026
“I think that would be a tremendous boost for not just representation, but also you’ll get real specialists.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
The rancid smell fills the room, and Mama’s lips get real tight.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
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