realistic
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Taking historical precedents for the build-out of new technologies into account, like the development of railroads or the automobile industry, the Goldman team thinks a more realistic figure for next year is $1.1 trillion.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Most voters aren’t against environmental progress, but they also want realistic policies that don’t hurt industries people depend on for jobs and income.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The French and German defence ministries are set to draw up a plan for defence cooperation "focused on a few realistic and relevant projects" at a forthcoming meeting, the official added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Interactions between the magnetic field and the gas remove angular momentum from the pair, allowing the two objects to spiral inward and form a binary system within a realistic timescale.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“It kept you warm. You got food. And you drew a nice, realistic portrait.”
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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