for real

Example Sentences

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You could guess that some of his Senedd members who have worked on certain portfolios for a while might want the jobs for real now - or he might want them to do something else.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That worked for the research, but it is not ideal for real world use because acetone is flammable and has a strong odor.

From Science Daily • May 9, 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

They’ll be back in 2028 and probably again in 2030 to unwind it for real.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Hearing her now makes me realize I'm starting to love my grandmother for real.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman