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happening in the real world rather than in a story
real-life problems a real-life drama
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Tragically, the series had to account in its story for the real-life passing of Chance Perdomo, who starred as Andre Anderson.
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Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of the My Life With the Walter Boys cast.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Did any real-life experiences inspire any of the songs?
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
The statement noted that The Voice of Hind Rajab, a real-life drama from Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, about the killing of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, will be screening in competition at Venice this year.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Lucy Ford, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Here’s everything to know about the real-life partners of the My Life With the Walter Boys cast.
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Did any real-life experiences inspire any of the songs?
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025
The statement noted that The Voice of Hind Rajab, a real-life drama from Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, about the killing of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024, will be screening in competition at Venice this year.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-life
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Those looking to get their steps in might ping pong between the Lake Stage, near Polk Bros Park at the Pier’s entrance point, and the East Stage, at the very end, practically in the lake.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded by Chief Creative Officer, Michael Vamosy, DefiantLA goes one step forward with every project, reshaping the very way brands engage with audiences.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s what’s inside the actual soup.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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This model ensures that the people most affected by these issues have actual input rather than just serving as inspirational case studies.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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These cases show how AI errors, even when small, can cause real-world headaches if there is no strong QA in place.—
Gopinath Kathiresan,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The engineers who stand out are those who bridge technical possibility with real-world need, translate complex ideas into business value, and guide teams through tough problems with practical solutions.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
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Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani offered a different interpretation of the ongoing dilemma, saying that jury nullification is a real possibility, especially when politics is involved.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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First, the Chavist regime of Nicolás Maduro is not operating like a real state or even a classic dictatorship.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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After defeating the Twins, the Royals remained just a game behind the Seattle Mariners (74-68) for the third and final wild-card spot.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The moratorium provision was ultimately stripped from the bill before final passage.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Candy didn’t wear that particular internal organ on his sleeve so much as model whole outfits made out of it, and the sheer abundance of his authentic niceness is I Like Me‘s prime running motif.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as long as buyers like Mao Mao are around with money to spend on cute – if not authentic – Labubu, the market for fakes could be around for some time yet.—
Haicen Yang,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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But there’s also no doubting his enduring status as a bona fide entertainer brimming with showmanship.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Thomas became the first WNBA player to record three straight triple-doubles after dismantling the Indiana Fever, highlighting her bona fide MVP credentials.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Real-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-life. Accessed 7 Sep. 2025.
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