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Recent Examples of real-world
The researchers say their findings suggest that AI models still have significant difficulty understanding human social cues in real-world environments.
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Adewunmi Akingbola, 27, is developing a public health playbook to improve the reliability of real-world data and biases in health studies.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
This latest study was also more reflective of real-world protein intake than previous research.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2025
Harvard’s lawyers devote an entire section of the university’s lawsuit to enumerating the real-world impacts of the sudden halt of federal funding.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Adewunmi Akingbola, 27, is developing a public health playbook to improve the reliability of real-world data and biases in health studies.
—Pamela Jew, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Featuring Babe Ruth and several other real-life Yankee legends as themselves, director Sam Wood’s heartfelt story doubles as a document of baseball culture in all of its intricacies, from rookie season hazing rituals to Gehrig’s rousing home-run sensations.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here’s hoping that her real-life wife, Gabby Windey, makes a cameo later in the season.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Golden State shuts down Jalen Green Game 4 was marred by a myriad of skirmishes, which detracted from the actual basketball to some degree, but the Warriors’ pressure on Jalen Green — and how the Rockets responded — will ultimately determine how the rest of this series plays out.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The mostly instrumental project kicks off its time at No. 37 on the Official Soundtrack Albums chart, joining the actual soundtrack inside the top 40.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Washington has repeatedly threatened to abandon its peace efforts unless there is real progress.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The man who dethroned Rhodes, John Cena, took photos with guests during a kickoff party on WrestleMania Sunday just hours before Cena became WWE’s last real champion.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the filling is made of microfiber, the material mimics both the fluffiness and warmth of authentic down.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But authentic, demonstrable progress: proof of better outcomes, built on real expertise.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Further, the lid to the machine is a bona fide pain to get on and off, requiring a precise lining up of notches and two hands to wrench it open or closed.—
Kat Merck,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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And what does the future hold for a bona fide Premier League legend who’s moving on this summer?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information and remarks. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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If false narratives start to snowball, respond quickly with clear, factual messaging and a human voice.—
Taazima Kala,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The combination may be as effective or more effective at treating migraine attacks than popular prescription drugs such as triptans.11 Caffeine and caffeine withdrawal can also be migraine triggers for some people.—
Sarah Bradley,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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Providing learning opportunities to help team members understand their natural tendencies and work styles, along with facilitated workshops, can support trust-building and foster more effective collaboration and a thriving culture.—
Kerri Sutey,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The hotel takes up residence in a commanding 1968 concrete structure envisioned by Marcel Breuer overlooking the Long Island Sound—and an Ikea, too, for your home shopping needs.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Kyiv officials have been warning in recent weeks that Moscow is gearing up for a fresh offensive push into Sumy and the neighboring Kharkiv region, as U.S.-brokered ceasefire talks grind on with little concrete progress and notable frustration from the Trump administration.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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