realistically
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But the selloff might indicate an expectation that it will happen faster that it realistically can.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
We’re probably realistically looking at a days or even weeks-long process of getting all the vote counted.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
As the preliminary round will take place just before the first round, there is realistically not enough time to play those ties, and then hold another draw.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
NextEra CEO John Ketchum said scale matters more than ever, and only a company large enough to build faster and finance more cheaply can realistically satisfy hyperscaler demand.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Dicey tried to look at the map realistically.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
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