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Recent Examples of real-world
However, in real-world scenarios, attackers often combine such exploits with social engineering or phishing to gain initial access.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
That relative realism is why The Last of Us hits so hard, and the launch of the second season feels like a great time to explore some of the real-world zombie stories that inspired it.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Looking more closely at the real-world game tests, the Area-51 posted steady high frame rates.
—PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Focusing on what is behind those words with real-world actions took one of our stores from having 5% of sales from the local Chinese community to over 40%.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
That relative realism is why The Last of Us hits so hard, and the launch of the second season feels like a great time to explore some of the real-world zombie stories that inspired it.
—New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2025
Looking more closely at the real-world game tests, the Area-51 posted steady high frame rates.
—PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Focusing on what is behind those words with real-world actions took one of our stores from having 5% of sales from the local Chinese community to over 40%.
—Matthew Phillips, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Your Top People ‘Must Be Gamers,’ Say ‘The Last of Us’ Writers ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Series in the Works for Amazon Prime Video For decades, real-life cops, lawyers, and doctors have helped TV procedurals with their stories.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dube’s credits include Netflix action thriller Silverton Siege, inspired by the real-life incident that sparked the Free Mandela movement, and Heart Of The Hunter, based on Deon Meyer’s best-selling novel that was the first African feature to debut at number one on Netflix’s global charts.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Fiction, meanwhile, can upturn such collective attitudes by conveying the specificity of actual working lives and workplaces, recognizing that even the most monotonous labor can shape the self.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Users and park supporters say the closures, both actual and potential, will likely reshape how people visit national parks this year, keeping more visitors closer to gateway towns and out of more remote areas.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Back here in the real world, other Under 30 honorees are harnessing AI to tackle important problems.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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That for real was like holding the mirror up to myself.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Throw in two kids and a wife to care for, there’s undeniably a lot going on, but in a way that Kota says keeps him focused and motivated on creating authentic music and an authentic life.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Apr. 2025
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This purity translates to a cleaner taste and a more authentic representation of the strain’s flavor profile.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2025
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From 1935 to 1938, Temple was the biggest box office draw in the world, filling more seats in theaters than leading man Clark Gable and bona fide superstars like Joan Crawford and Greta Garbo.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
28 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who isn't a bona fide sociopath will find this depiction (and several others!) of physical and psychological torture to be deeply disturbing.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Felonious Theranos fraudster Elizabeth Holmes has launched another appeal of her conviction and sentence, claiming that a three-judge panel that shot down her first appeal in February was confused on one point, illogical on another, and made factual mistakes in hearing her case.—
Mercury News,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2025
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Read the full story by Hugh Cameron on Newsweek. fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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One dose is 93% effective and two doses are 97% effective at preventing measles.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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These items are widely available and effective at blocking unauthorized scans.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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These experiences provide concrete examples of leadership rather than vague claims for college applications.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Video and images of the scene posted Sunday showed a silver minivan on the sidewalk that appeared to have rammed into several concrete barriers.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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