realistically
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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
It was maybe at a time when he didn’t realistically think he could end up back in the job.
From Slate • May 21, 2026
But, while Watkins may well be arguably England's most in-form striker heading into the World Cup, realistically the spot everyone is vying for is the number one back-up position to captain Kane.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“But, realistically, we can’t win all the time.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
A fleet of decoy ducks bobbed realistically up and down in the water in front of them.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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