for real

Example Sentences

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But the SpaceX IPO will have serious knock-on impacts for real estate in Texas and elsewhere.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

"Pay for kids to become electricians, pay for apprenticeships for real skills that we need. Our granite heritage is falling apart."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He went looking for real liminal spaces during the pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

"The true people's car designed for real life," he said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“Well, for real, I don’t have any magic truth to guide you. It’s your trip, not mine. But now that you bring it up, I do have a card for you.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker