for real
Example Sentences
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Chatbots can help unlock conversations someone with social anxiety might otherwise avoid, she says, but it’s no substitute for real emotional regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I was genuinely searching for real answers in “The Man Will Burn” to lingering questions like, what’s up with these clowns and why do so many people despise them?
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
That’s particularly true for real estate, utilities, technology and other rate-sensitive sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
It’s still having a mean time of trying to make “fetch” happen for real.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2026
Rabiya grabs my hand and starts to jump for real this time.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
