for real
Example Sentences
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"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
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
“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
Hearing her now makes me realize I'm starting to love my grandmother for real.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
