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

But this time around it might be for real, with the two making the baby their “top priority.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Elevated oil prices, fueled by the war in Iran, and AI-driven demand for real assets are expected to sustain commodity prices.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

But I know she’s for real when she turns around to look at me.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist