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in reality





ADVERB
for real
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Example Sentences

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All too briefly, it looked as though it could play out in reality.

From BBC

This five-wicket victory margin, sealed with 10 balls to spare, suggested a more comfortable afternoon than England had in reality.

From BBC

“I have the impression that the people in Cuba were expecting more from the world than what they are seeing in reality.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Although some have decried Minnesota nice as a myth or a tourism marketing tactic, I can attest that this stereotype has strong roots in reality.

From Salon

So it can look as if a player has become worse - when in reality, the conditions around them have changed, limiting their chance to thrive.

From BBC