in reality
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For Fadel Dia, one of the protesters, the luxury resorts were “only the trigger” and in reality “there are many reasons why we are demonstrating here today”.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Their core message: These systems are supposed to make senior engineers so productive that companies can lay off junior engineers, but in reality, many companies are trading near-term productivity for long-term woes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
However, in reality, the billions that Nvidia has invested in its AI ecosystem “will only convert back to cash if and when those companies IPO or get acquired at favorable marks,” Collins added.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
“I think the picture is always being painted of big, bad investors, when in reality, they were a solution to somebody,” Anbardan said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Away from the office, Barack and I talked endlessly, over leisurely walks around Hyde Park dressed in shorts and T-shirts and meals that seemed short to us but in reality went on for hours.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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