real world
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Origin of real world
First recorded in 1960–65
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Take “Avatar,” which seduced audiences with its immersive 3D format so intensely that some viewers reported experiencing depression returning to the real world.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
China’s manufacturing skills give it an edge in deploying AI in the real world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
There’s little mystery about what has come between Trump’s ambition and the real world.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
In short: The AI buildout is still going strong, and its rollout into the real world is a yearslong process that’s just begun.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
"Kimberly," I whisper, "hasn't anyone ever told you how amazing you are? You can be anything you want to be. In the real world."
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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