unrealistic

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It is banned in thoroughbred racing and competitors in other disciplines are divided, with some saying it creates unrealistic expectations and stifles advances in breeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

That his hopefulness reads as synthetic or unrealistic is a broader indictment of how cruel the world has become, and how quickly we’ve accepted casual coldness as the norm.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Tusk's government labelled the initiative "unrealistic" as the central bank faces financial losses.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"The claims about how quickly you can make gains are completely unrealistic," he says.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

No matter how unrealistic or idealistic the dream might be, I’ve secretly clung to it with my whole heart.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day