for real

Example Sentences

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Elevated oil prices, fueled by the war in Iran, and AI-driven demand for real assets are expected to sustain commodity prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“We’re building a movement for real change: more affordable housing, safer and cleaner neighborhoods, better schools and childcare, and a culture of collaboration that turns ideas into solutions,” the website says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

You could guess that some of his Senedd members who have worked on certain portfolios for a while might want the jobs for real now - or he might want them to do something else.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Then Mr. Popper moved all the furniture in the living room to one side, so that the penguins and the children would have plenty of room for real sliding.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater