for real

Example Sentences

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He went looking for real liminal spaces during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The eight foreign companies identified during the probe were primarily used for real estate investments and assets management.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“We’re building a movement for real change: more affordable housing, safer and cleaner neighborhoods, better schools and childcare, and a culture of collaboration that turns ideas into solutions,” the website says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

None of that interfered with our own cup final, which we lived year after year, so it was a very proud moment to make it to one for real.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

At first Megan buried her head under a pillow, but then she poked her head out like a turtle and started to listen for real.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies