realistically
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Regev says the approach has expanded the range of research programs scientists can realistically pursue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 12, 2026
As a kid, our dreams are not what they realistically are today.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
This capability is especially important because upcoming surveys are expected to identify millions of supernova candidates, while only a small percentage can realistically receive spectroscopic follow-up observations.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
The other side of the coin is the human side: Can you realistically control your inheritance from the grave?
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Standing engulfed in the fumes filling the hall, it struck me that I couldn't realistically reject the job.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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