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Recent Examples of real-world
That, as conceived by O’Neill and observed by one of the characters, presents a real-world parallel.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
His passion for advocacy has also led to real-world change.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Technology & Analytics Solutions reported revenues of $6.2 billion, up 5.1% from 2023, primarily due to growth in real-world services and technology services.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
The real-world consequences of these tariffs will certainly be felt in both big and small ways across our city and state.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 13 Feb. 2025
His passion for advocacy has also led to real-world change.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Technology & Analytics Solutions reported revenues of $6.2 billion, up 5.1% from 2023, primarily due to growth in real-world services and technology services.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
The real-world consequences of these tariffs will certainly be felt in both big and small ways across our city and state.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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True Blood vet Lauren Bowles will play wife to her real-life husband, Patrick Fischler, in an upcoming episode of CBS‘ NCIS: Origins prequel spinoff.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2025
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Dozens of record-low temperatures are possible in the central United States from Tuesday through Friday, with actual lows as cold as minus 30 degrees in parts of North Dakota and Minnesota. >ABC News' Victoria Arancio and Josh Richardson contributed to this report.—
Daniel Amarante,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Now, the conspiracy theory might be that those in uniform for Kansas City were not the real Chiefs since their play was so bad!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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This debauchery led to Fear being banned from SNL, which singer Lee Ving has always considered to be a real honor.—
Shannon Carlin,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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These refreshingly authentic and playful picture books celebrate the many kinds of love that can fill kids’ lives.—
Claire Moses,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Our fact-check sources Sam Zuber, Feb. 11, Phone interview with USA TODAY USA TODAY, Sept. 9, 2024, Meteorologists say New York City tornado video is not authentic | Fact check Thank you for supporting our journalism.—
Kate S. Petersen,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Now, the task gets dramatically more difficult against a bona fide Super Bowl contender in front of the feisty Lions fans at Ford Field.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Shawkat and Turner play performers for hire on one such elaborate set, thrilled by the news that a bona fide American movie star (Tatum) will participate in a chemical weapon attack simulation to prepare for an upcoming role.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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The Senate is also set to vote on whether to confirm the remaining Trump Cabinet picks, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Veteran filmmaker Burns directed and produced the epic factual series about the formation of the U.S. along with Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by long-term collaborator Geoffrey C. Ward (The Vietnam War).—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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That, right there, is an example of effective marketing.—
Paul McClure
February 16,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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Expert instructors will teach you how to get started, practical uses, tips for effective prompt-writing, and mistakes to avoid.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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The problem is, Europe's new Ariane 6 rocket is just not competitive with SpaceX's Falcon 9, and there's no concrete plan to counter SpaceX's dominance.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Feb. 2025
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By Brian Bennett February 7, 2025 4:13 PM EST The Office of Personnel Management is housed inside a concrete and glass federal building three blocks west of White House.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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