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Recent Examples of real-world
That bears little resemblance to the EPA’s testing, which remains the closest approximation of real-world efficiency for EVs.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Six months ago, people arguing that AI was a bubble were pointing to real-world facts, whereas people arguing against the bubble hypothesis were making speculative promises about the future.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The lawsuits cite other incidents last year where ChatGPT was allegedly used to prepare for real-world violence.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
What could be a potential trigger for real-world deployment?
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
Six months ago, people arguing that AI was a bubble were pointing to real-world facts, whereas people arguing against the bubble hypothesis were making speculative promises about the future.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026
The lawsuits cite other incidents last year where ChatGPT was allegedly used to prepare for real-world violence.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
What could be a potential trigger for real-world deployment?
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for real-world
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Song of the Goddess, 1992, which Pau made while living in New York, is a tribute to the secret real-life romance between two female Cantonese opera stars, Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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If Haynes’s approach to the social-justice movie is to show how the genre works against the rhythms of real-life circumstance, then Hathaway’s performance indicates how this trope works within that genre.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The system establishes operational standards through its three main functions that develop incentives while tracking performance and ensuring projects meet actual environmental requirements.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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In my world, the dirty plates should be cleared, but the actual washing of the dishes waits until everyone is finished.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Every year, Ed Resnick, the owner of Event Carpet, crosses the street from the Met to hand out leftover pieces from the real carpet to fans.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The only real opportunity for Cubs fans to experience Wrigley’s last look of elegance occurs if the Cubs play in late October or early November in the World Series.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Pratt's supporters believe his approach will translate to votes because the message is authentic.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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In fact, Americans of all backgrounds are seeking out new global flavors and authentic experiences, according to market research company Datassential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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The 76ers will only go as far as Embiid can take them on his injury-prone 7-foot frame and Maxey is a bona fide All-Star.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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This changed in 2022 with a chance encounter with legendary producer T-Bone Burnett, the Godfather of Americana and bona fide Texan, at a small gathering at a Los Angeles hotel.—
Jordan Runtagh,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Yet neither approach had any factual basis, and any success either group had was likely due to the placebo effect—merely giving a patient special attention and the hope of a cure can be healing in itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some complaints derive from the film brushing aside many of the late King of Pop’s controversies, while others criticize the factual problems of Michael’s life and career, including missing family members.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
27 Apr. 2026
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While many components of Prop 103 have obviously been effective, some have been counterproductive and need reform.—
Steven Bradford,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The company’s goal is to replace sprinklers, which are effective at stopping fires but can also do significant water damage to a property.—
Cyrus Farivar,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2026
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All the doors were opened for them, and that’s what allowed the project to move forward in a concrete way.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Three hours’ drive north of Deppert’s farm in Illinois, Jamie Walters points toward a cluster of vast pale concrete buildings rising from the prairie outside the town of DeKalb.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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