real world

Example Sentences

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The transition from college life to the real world often isn’t easy, but Callum’s five tips—some might call them tough love—will help.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

But consider just three consequences that are already happening in the real world as a result of government actions like those challenged Thursday.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” does not always work in the real world.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Quantum networking has also been moving into real world infrastructure.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

It didn’t even feel like I was in the real world, man.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña