unrealistic
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They include promising wealth, high returns or a better lifestyle to tempt you into investing; raising expectations for unrealistic profits; and using titles, qualifications or positions of authority to gain your trust.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
PETERSBURG, Fla.—When Mark Attanasio bought the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005, he immediately established a standard for his baseball team that at the time sounded entirely unrealistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
I primarily see people with itineraries that I deem unrealistic.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
After checks with HDD industry contacts, the analysts write that the extent of Toshiba’s supply expansion was overstated, with an aggressive timeline and unrealistic market share targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“That is simply unrealistic pep-rally nonsense, Aunty Chi- aku,” Obiora said.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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