How to Use for real in a Sentence

for real

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  • Only analytics data went to the cloud for real-time visibility of all the queues.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The leaders who struggle with remote teams often relied on proximity as a substitute for real leadership.
    Braden Yuill, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Digital moisture meters can connect to apps for real-time monitoring, while analog models offer less precise readings.
    Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
  • After teasing us for a while, Volvo finally showed off the EX30 for real in 2023.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026
  • As New York families head into summer, let’s listen to young people and create more opportunities for real-world connection.
    Lauren Barr, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026
  • The next-generation Atlas was built specifically for real-life applications.
    Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • As the day warms up, following local weather authorities for guidance and check Freedom 250 on X for real-time updates on programming.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Static spreadsheets will be completely phased out for real-time AI engines that automatically restructure mill schedules within minutes when yarn lots fail or shipping routes change.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Its fuel gauge indicator barely moved after a week of daily driving, so the EPA's MPG estimates appear to be spot-on for real-world driving.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Leaders who openly address fears, connect the strategy to individual purpose and empower contribution create the conditions for real momentum.
    Christoph Knitter, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

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