How to Use for real in a Sentence

for real

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  • The people who are there doing this for real are in such a fragile system that is not equipped to handle the stress; the outlet becomes each other.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Franken fake-groped a sleeping woman as a joke, and was then credibly accused of groping numerous women for real.
    Katha Pollitt, Washington Post, 10 July 2026
  • Employees with hearing loss could use them for real-time transcription and those with visual impairments could use them to be guided through tasks.
    Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Only analytics data went to the cloud for real-time visibility of all the queues.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The researchers pointed out that the differences between the groups were small and might not be important for real-life health or physical function.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026
  • The hub allows players to purchase in-game items directly in the client, using a new premium currency that can be purchased for real money.
    Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • And right around when the company snatched up more Miami office space in the spring, its cofounders also forked over millions for real estate in the coastal area, sources said.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 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
  • Those experiences have strengthened my commitment to serve and advocate for real solutions.
    Kaysia Earley, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
  • The PolyU team says their new design is much more resistant to this issue, making the technology more practical for real-world use.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
  • Weak boards mistake attendance, credentials and polished agendas for real governance.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The next steps include preparing for real-world testing and also completing the patent process, bringing the technology a few steps closer to commercial use.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
  • Less than four days after Sky and ITV put a ring on it, Banijay and All3Media got hitched for real.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 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
  • Once behaviors proved reliable in simulation, they were transferred to the physical robot for real-world deployment.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • What matters is showing up consistently enough to accumulate the hours that Hall's research identifies as the threshold for real friendship.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 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
  • Meanwhile, a growing body of evidence shows that teens are using chatbots as a substitute for real-life friendships and relationships and are showing patterns related to addiction.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 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
  • The film was designed as a showcase for real-life spouses Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay, with Mansfield playing dual roles.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • State negotiators rejected the idea of allowing ranchers to use rubber bullets and other nonlethal ammunition because some can be confused for real bullets, Fisher said.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Shared excitement and a vibrant social atmosphere — like all those bodies packed into the Power & Light District for watch parties — create chances for real-life connections that dating apps can’t.
    Lisa Gutierrez july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
  • For instance, Dunkin' uses Do'Cast AI for real-time inventory tracking, reducing waste by 25%.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 8 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
  • That's likely because the collar is primarily designed to rely on energy-draining cellular connectivity for real-time location tracking outdoors.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 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
  • The researchers believe faster computing and larger 3D object libraries will significantly improve performance, helping robots gain the rich training data needed for real-world applications.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

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