unrealistic
Britishadjective
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The Japanese company in March published a report from a third-party committee that said billionaire founder Shigenobu Nagamori pressured executives to achieve unrealistic earnings targets, ultimately leading to improper accounting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Chief executive Giles Hurley said discounts are helpful "when they're real and when they show realistic reductions", but hit out at what he said were unrealistic reductions which "dupe customers".
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
For consultant dermatologist Dr Jonathan Kentley, the most concerning influence social media is having is the "relentless images of unrealistic beauty standards".
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
"When we launched this debate... we were mocked, people said it was totally unrealistic," Bodskov said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
"It's unrealistic to live your life within such strict parameters."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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