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real time

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
NOUN
actual time for action or event
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It has built a mechanical hand that can translate a teachers' voice into sign language in real time, allowing deaf children to learn alongside their hearing counterparts.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

But the blowback has only catapulted in the era of social media, where millions of viewers from across the globe can drag award show hosts for filth in real time.

From Salon Sep. 8, 2026

Seeing how they tidied up after themselves in real time Saturday, you probably believe — to use Chesney’s word — they can get it done.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

To meet complex targets selected beforehand by researchers, the framework adjusted the gyrotrons' power while also repositioning their mirrors in real time.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Here she is, in person, the first real time I've seen her.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse



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