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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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"There was relatively little competition, so there was no real pressure to change anything."

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Zendaya’s ability to sustain Rue’s humor and humanity across Season 3’s eight episodes of shock-and-awe material shows real commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He explained that the cost of financing has “exploded higher,” driving up real yields — returns earned after adjusting for inflation — and weighing on stock-market multiples.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That is a real risk, but the rewards of the deal are considerable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“I absolutely agree, of course. I put that one out there today myself, in fact, and look how it worked. Brought you two in real quick.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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