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real world

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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China has more than 40 state-owned robot data-collection facilities where hundreds of on-site humans mimic train bots how to move in the real world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Though she does not blame El Temach directly for her experience, Fernanda does believe this type of content has an effect on relationships in the real world.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

As economist Tyler Cowen argued in his book “Stubborn Attachments,” the closest thing we have to a Crusonia Plant in the real world is sustainable economic growth: broad, compounding prosperity that feeds rich and poor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

In real world terms, the researchers estimated that the program prevented about three cases of type 2 diabetes for every 100 participants.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

“Ain’t you got enough real world problems to keep you busy?”

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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