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Recent Examples of real-world
The game, released in October from Steel City Interactive and available for Xbox, PS5 and PC, features the likeness of over 70 real-world fighters, both male and female, as well as 60 different punches and a secondary roster of trainers, cutmen and managers.
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The elements of the theft are similar to its real-world model — taking barrels, siphoning the syrup, replacing it with water and putting the barrels back — though where the actual crime took place over months, here an artificial ticking clock requires that it be accomplished within days.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The wholesome, family-friendly experience could include a punch machine and pillow fighting lessons from the pros in a real-world setting.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The growing demand for real-world interactions is emerging from a confluence of societal challenges, namely the increasing awareness of the adverse effects of spending way too much time on screens, and the loneliness epidemic.
—Rachel Botsman, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
The elements of the theft are similar to its real-world model — taking barrels, siphoning the syrup, replacing it with water and putting the barrels back — though where the actual crime took place over months, here an artificial ticking clock requires that it be accomplished within days.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
The wholesome, family-friendly experience could include a punch machine and pillow fighting lessons from the pros in a real-world setting.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The growing demand for real-world interactions is emerging from a confluence of societal challenges, namely the increasing awareness of the adverse effects of spending way too much time on screens, and the loneliness epidemic.
—Rachel Botsman, WIRED, 28 Nov. 2024
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The White House is based on a building that was at the real-life Dozier School.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The real-life John has been busy doing the press rounds in support of his new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late, which premiered on Disney+ earlier this month.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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In terms of actual whole foods, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and green leafy vegetables such as spinach and chard also have a high vitamin E content and are therefore among the best foods to eat for eye health.Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some new products, like Bubble Waffles, actual vanilla beans, and Mocha Latte Pretzels came and teased us before disappearing into the Graveyard of Unscaleable Delights.Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
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What's next for the Red Sox? Ideally for them, the Red Sox could add another starter, and FanSided's Zachary Rotman feels like this is a real possibility.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The editing was also choppy at times and there seemed no real flow to the season in terms of tribe dynamics.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Do's and Don'ts outlined in this guide will help brands avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing and cultivate authentic, impactful, eco-friendly branding.Evgeny Popov, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The company is heavily subsidizing the exec’s travel, without even getting a tax deduction if there’s no bona fide security reason to take the plane for a weekend jaunt to Aspen.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The third category, which is perhaps the most puzzling, comprises a bona fide enthusiasm for tallow—which, to be fair, makes a delicious french fry.Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The representatives of Wayfarer Studios still did nothing proactive nor retaliated, and only responded to incoming media inquiries to ensure balanced and factual reporting and monitored social activity.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
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Having a clear, factual record of what was said and agreed upon can protect you from these shifting narratives.Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Choosing high-end, effective devices can elevate a clinic’s reputation — but incorporating low-quality technologies can have the opposite effect.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The foundational infrastructure for effective ESG compliance covers areas like: • Robust data collection and reporting systems to monitor emissions accurately.Ted Kail, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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But with the Bills' two-game lead on Jackson's Baltimore Ravens and a receiving corps still transitioning without Stefon Diggs, Allen's case has become more concrete.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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As for supporting letters, many argued that there is no concrete reason laid out as to why the council has moved to oust Branch, stating this isn’t the time for such an action.Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Real-world.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real-world. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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