for real

Example Sentences

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Tech stocks yield just 0.4% on average, compared with 3.1% for real estate and 2.6% for energy and utilities stocks.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The need to come together across the political divide to find common solutions to shared concerns depends primarily on a sincere desire for real dialogue.

From Salon • 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

“But for real, talk to me, Bri. How are you feeling?”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas