for real
Example Sentences
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That means the body should already have a head start if it encounters Ebolavirus for real.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
That’s particularly true for real estate, utilities, technology and other rate-sensitive sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It’s still having a mean time of trying to make “fetch” happen for real.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Whelan, who often acts as a voice for real estate interests in the press, made it clear early in the election that former Gov. Andrew Cuomo was the preferred candidate of the industry.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
“That we are actually about to Glitch for real? Or what happened at the Academy?”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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