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realistic

[ree-uh-lis-tik] / ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk /




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In January 2025, police closed their child abduction investigation, with a spokesperson saying Alex's family did not support it and there was "no realistic chance of prosecution".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

It simply benefits from being realistic and honest about the inflation rate it is actually solving for.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Legal experts say it's a realistic, if deeply complicated, proposition.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon thinks $10 billion a year is a realistic target for the U.S. box office going forward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

You’re realistic about the responsibilities and what you’ll need to learn.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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