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real time

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /
NOUN
actual time for action or event
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I’m a politics nerd who will be watching tonight’s election returns in real time, but I sincerely hope you won’t feel compelled to do the same.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

Supervision could examine the past or look in real time.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

Warsh’s speech makes the point in real time.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Rather than disappearing into a character, performers respond to the room in real time, using physical comedy, improvisation and audience reaction to build out the show.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

In real time, the interview lasted three minutes.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow



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