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real

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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“It’s just some real hard work,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“For me, there’s three real important pieces,” Laviolette said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"Up and down the country and up and down this road, there are hundreds, thousands of potholes and there's a real question about the quality of repair and value for money."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"But the real challenge is to change the way the apps work."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

So much for him being shy and Look Away being real.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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