for real
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That Altman and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei seem to hate each other for real is an additional wrinkle in the companies’ jostling for people’s hearts and minds.
From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026
Go to a course and play for real, or just drop a ball on a spot that looks good in the fairway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“I’m really excited, and I’m so happy that people are starting to trust me and they’re really coming to me for real estate support.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
The games sector has in recent years been the subject of debate, including over allegedly addictive mechanics such as "loot boxes" -- virtual items purchasable for real money that contain a random in-game reward.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
“Well, for real, I don’t have any magic truth to guide you. It’s your trip, not mine. But now that you bring it up, I do have a card for you.”
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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