for real

Example Sentences

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“For real, if you do what you’re supposed to,” Mama said.

From Literature

We would all sign it with my red pen to signify blood, but not for real.

From Literature

That doubly goes for real estate purchased with unusually cheap, long-term debt.

From MarketWatch

Viswanathan says she sees a lasting impact from Walker students’ investing for real.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the recent rally, neither stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years—a dismal stretch for real estate across the board.

From Barron's