real world

Example Sentences

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The opera opens in the real world, as drably attired villagers assemble marigold- and candle-festooned Day of the Dead altars.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 15, 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

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

For once, it’s comforting to be seeing the real world for what it is, instead of the enhanced version through the NeuroLink.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu