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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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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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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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In simplest terms, the rate at which the universe expands on paper doesn’t match actual astronomical observations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 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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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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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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Not just fringe players, but bona fide stars and impact types.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
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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By coordinating the release of factual messaging to friendly media institutions across both digital and traditional communication channels, messaging can reach stakeholders quickly and clearly.—
Jeffrey Bartel,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Just last week, the president announced a 90-day pause in his tariff agenda, lowering the effective tariff rate on the EU from 20% to 10% while negotiations take place.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Yale University Budget Lab estimates that the inflationary effects of Trump’s tariffs amount to an effective tax of $4,900 per household.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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The hotel takes up residence in a commanding 1968 concrete structure envisioned by Marcel Breuer overlooking the Long Island Sound—and an Ikea, too, for your home shopping needs.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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The new north end zone stand won’t be finished for the 2025 football season, but the entire structure, including almost all the concrete work and any underground work, is expected to be completed by the start of the new season.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
18 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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