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[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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Real-World Applications present realistic problem scenarios from fields such as physics, geology, biology, finance, and the social sciences.

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

Another appearance comes by way of “Rules of the Hunt: Real-World Advice for Entrepreneurial and Business Success,” which appears to reference annoying people we probably all work with.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2019

Twist: Lost Was Supposed to Be a "Real-World" ProceduralA leaked memo claimed the show would “provide rational, real-world explanations for the seemingly bizarre.”

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2013

Twist: Lost Was Supposed to Be a "Real-World" ProceduralA leaked memo claimed the show would “provide rational, real-world explanations for the seemingly bizarre.”

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2013

March 21 From Wishful Thinking to Real-World Action on Climate Moving from wishful thinking on warming to real-world actions that might blunt risk.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2010




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