literal
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“These awards, the Emmys in particular, are being voted on by literal peer groups,” says an executive in the awards space who requested anonymity to speak candidly about Emmys strategy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
“We have also had literal infinite loops where the car might want to make a turn into a road, but there’s construction and then it goes around the block,” Musk said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Some of the candidates’ fantasy characters were literal — City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, a labor organizer running for reelection, was a barbarian named “Hugo the Organizer” using his “righteous indignation” to organize workers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The line-up also featured Australian house and techno producer Fisher, who brought literal pyro fire to the main stage.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Finally, a dim light goes on in that head of yours. Yes, Fai Zhang. Your mother was not simply boosting your self-esteem. She was telling you the literal truth.”
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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