realistically
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The authors say larger and more carefully designed trials are needed to show what exercise can realistically accomplish for people with hip osteoarthritis.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
Never mind that countless PBS documentaries have had no trouble realistically depicting revolutionary-era America without AI; Netflix is innovating.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I don't think realistically he has got another Grand Slam in him, unfortunately. I think this was the one," 1987 Wimbledon champion Pat Cash said on BBC TV.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Now, you’re 89 and planning for 10 years or so realistically, but possibly up to 20 years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
More realistically, he pictured a kind of assistant to the man-god, say a half step up from an apostle.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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