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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

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

So far, the revelations about Chopra’s friendship with Epstein have had limited effects in the real world.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

In the real world I had never met anyone who sewed her own clothes, but in Century Village, I had met three.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg




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