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Recent Examples of real-world
That moves brain-chip technology out of research trials and closer to real-world medical care.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But unlike the toys wealthy people like, this one has a real-world purpose, and could even benefit those who don’t use it.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Maple promotes environmental literacy beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences like trips to Tanaka Farms, Catalina Island, Running Springs and the Environmental Nature Center.
Events such as Career Connect STEAM Night engage families with real-world learning.
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Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.
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Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
But unlike the toys wealthy people like, this one has a real-world purpose, and could even benefit those who don’t use it.
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Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Maple promotes environmental literacy beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences like trips to Tanaka Farms, Catalina Island, Running Springs and the Environmental Nature Center.
Events such as Career Connect STEAM Night engage families with real-world learning.
—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Zayas also combs through the dark web, a criminal haven on the internet where anonymous threat actors try to cause real-world harm.
—
Heather Abbott,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Coincidentally or not, that pained study of marital dissolution, co-starring Jolie’s then-husband Brad Pitt, intersected with the couple’s real-life breakup — not to mention Jolie’s grief over the death of her mother, Marcheline Bertrand.
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The researchers hope the work sparks more interest in using cost per wear in real-life scenarios among both retailers and consumers.
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Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
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The idea that all the employees would gear up for a really, really busy night, only to be hit with no-shows and cancellations due to inclement weather, is probably something that happens in actual eateries all the time.
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But what if the real story is something much bigger?
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The investment bank was less enthusiastic about gold as a hedge, noting that higher real yields and a stronger dollar have weighed on bullion prices, while gold options have become relatively expensive compared with equity and rates derivatives.
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The renovation masterfully blends contemporary comforts with the Inn's historic character, aiming for a sophisticated yet authentic residential feel.
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For Edwards, the reaction reinforced why authentic storytelling matters more than ever, especially in her field of work.
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For a bona fide jewelry collector, these are easily a grail that will never be replicated.
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But for the Heat, the pursuits often have been public — of course in free agency, but also in agents or opposing front offices confirming bona fide Heat trade pitches.
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The prior Minnesota Anti-SLAPP law required that the court make certain pre-trial factual findings which was held to violate the right to a jury trial.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.
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In 2018, the duo then linked up with Drake, who at the time reigned as commercial rap’s effective King Midas, giving the producer his first mainstream hit while officially ushering in the age of Tay Keith.
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After the collision, the 18-wheeler hit the center concrete barrier, which caused its cargo, several rolls of paper, estimated to weigh 6,000 pounds each, to fly off the truck, police said, and cross into the eastbound lanes.
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The Federal Trade Commission made the stakes concrete in a 2025 study, showing how algorithms drawing on personal data can infer when consumers may have fewer alternatives, greater urgency, or a higher willingness to pay—and adjust prices or offers accordingly.
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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