in reality
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Today I’m breaking down why I think the market’s meteoric rise is still rational, and how the software sector proves that investors are grounded in reality.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Stefana disagrees, he says children and young people are spending so much time and money striving towards a look, an aesthetic, that only exists in the digital world, not in reality.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Braun said Panish had sought to portray his client as hiding in the bushes near the crash site, but in reality, those bushes were vines and the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Erickson was easily seen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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
In moments the Ifrit could only be seen in the mirrors, and no longer in reality.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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