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Recent Examples of real-world
That real-world deployment required larger versions on the order of 1 meter by 1 meter (or 3×3 feet).
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
The study notes that discontinuation rates during real-world use were higher than those in a clinical trial setting due to high out-of-pocket costs, issues with insurance coverage, side effects and supply shortages.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 June 2025
Talk about any real-world tangible things that inspired the look of this game.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The creators referenced the video game his show is based on, as well as real-world places that saw mass destruction, like the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
The study notes that discontinuation rates during real-world use were higher than those in a clinical trial setting due to high out-of-pocket costs, issues with insurance coverage, side effects and supply shortages.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 June 2025
Talk about any real-world tangible things that inspired the look of this game.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 June 2025
The creators referenced the video game his show is based on, as well as real-world places that saw mass destruction, like the area around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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The incident highlights a growing trend of online personalities getting caught off guard during their real-life interactions with celebrities.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
12 June 2025
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While Hoekstra snuck into actual kitchens to take photos, real-life chefs will be featured as well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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Their wounds are remarkably fresh, given the dates of the actual bombings.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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However, the actual offboarding, where organizations begin to lose critical knowledge, often occurs long before and much more quietly.—
Bhushan Parikh,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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But while Football Manager and other simulators might offer a representation of how transfers would work if everyone stuck to the letter of the rules, in the real world, these moves effectively happen in reverse.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Orlando was one of the better defensive teams in the NBA this past season, but the lack of consistent offense was a real problem.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Another mid-day favorite is Olives, an authentic Greek taverna owned by Nick and Gayle Mourgides.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Buyers can choose between two authentic paint colors reminiscent of the 1980s: Agave Green Solid and Colorado Beige Solid.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Hughes is a bona fide superstar making less than $8 million against the cap for two more seasons.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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In this alternate reality, the whole of Los Angeles is a bona fide war zone.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2025
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In turn, Bivins brought in another friend to execute the deadly plot, according to an FBI criminal complaint and the factual statement filed with his plea agreement.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Have three response templates ready: factual correction for misinformation, values reaffirmation for criticism, and security protocol for threats.—
Gillian Oakenfull,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Flummoxed in Congress, organizing back home The pushback to Trump has been slow in starting as congressional Democrats, outnumbered in both chambers, continue to struggle to devise the strongest message and most effective tactics to use against the Republican president.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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And the consistency of our time together — especially when school is out and there’s space for deeper connection — is one of the most effective ways to support her through them.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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Jennette’s Pier Nags Head, North Carolina This 1,000-foot-long concrete pier juts out into the Atlantic Ocean and is a prime spot for an Outer Banks fishing experience.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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In June, a four-lane concrete bridge that was being built across the River Ganges in the eastern state of Bihar collapsed for the second time in just over a year, raising questions about the quality of its construction.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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