for real
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"The true people's car designed for real life," he said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
But this time around it might be for real, with the two making the baby their “top priority.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The need to come together across the political divide to find common solutions to shared concerns depends primarily on a sincere desire for real dialogue.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
“But for real, this is what I wanted to talk to you about,” he says.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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