real
Example Sentences
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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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