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Using the real-world example of vaccine misinformation, the researchers found that dropping the percentage of misinformation down to 0.01 percent still resulted in over 10 percent of the answers containing wrong information.
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Yzerman picked up a newspaper and pointed to the real-world things happening around the world — real-life struggles, people risking their lives — to put in perspective playing hockey.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
As for the real-world effects of that breakdown, Abbott pointed to an outside 2006 paper that found that rats given ethanol had fewer hangover-like symptoms the next day when acetaldehyde was removed.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The platform enables the creation of virtual environments that replicate real-world physics.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Jan. 2025
Yzerman picked up a newspaper and pointed to the real-world things happening around the world — real-life struggles, people risking their lives — to put in perspective playing hockey.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
As for the real-world effects of that breakdown, Abbott pointed to an outside 2006 paper that found that rats given ethanol had fewer hangover-like symptoms the next day when acetaldehyde was removed.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
The platform enables the creation of virtual environments that replicate real-world physics.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Husk is a composite of the many law enforcement officials who took part in the investigation, a fictional character with whom the filmmakers could paint a portrait that would dramatically contrast with the real-life Mathews.Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, the real-life Eddie Fatu passed away in 2009 at 36 years old.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But issuing preemptive pardons — for actual or imagined offenses by Trump’s critics that could be investigated or prosecuted by the incoming administration — would stretch the powers of the presidency in untested ways.Zeke Miller and Colleen Long, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Given that the cast had a complex relationship with fame due to their actual names and faces in the film, Toti, Kempf and Christian decided to never release the project to streaming, digital or an easily pirateable physical release.William Earl, Variety, 11 Jan. 2025
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If style is your top priority but function is less important, expect to pay anywhere from $50 to $250, depending on the brand and materials (for example, real leather is often more expensive).Avery Stone, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Among high-profile foreign players, only French legend Patrick Vieira has tasted any real success in MLS, a league that in many ways asks more of managers than others.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The authentic Irish feel Nora Mac is actually the name of owner Denis McDonagh’s grandmother.Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Through its patented fabric technology and innovative post-weave colorization, Lab Denim is able to preserve the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Canucks entered the season looking poised to take the next step as a bona fide Cup contender.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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After five seasons of learning and growing, Brooks has turned into a bona fide playmaker, and leader in the Miami.Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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This article includes reporting from The Associated Press. fairness meter fairness meter Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.Natalie Venegas, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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The emotional impact of VR experiences could potentially overshadow factual evidence, and different viewing angles might lead to inconsistent interpretations among jurors.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Hoffman's slider was so effective that day, Harper reportedly wondered aloud why Hoffman wasn't pitching out of the Phillies' bullpen.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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Trapping is most effective during late winter to early spring.The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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That balance allows this movie to exist in the compellingly liminal space between concrete and imagined worlds.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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The bottom 6 inches of a home should be built with brick, concrete or other non-flammable materials.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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