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The phrase "a real cross section of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a diverse representation or sample of a larger group or population.
Example: "The survey included a real cross section of the community, ensuring that all voices were heard."
Alternatives: "a true representation of" or "a genuine sample of".
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"I wanted a real cross section of men who dance.
I enjoy being in situations that put me in contact with people representing a real cross section of ages.
"Because of its history, we know that this is one of the most diverse burial grounds in London, a real cross section of its people across two centuries.
"The visitors here are the best," says José. "You get all walks of life here, a real cross section of the city.
There were people from gaming, Windows, Kinect, marketing, a real cross section of Microsoft life.
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"You see a real cross-section of the town, get to know them and their families.
"It's a real cross-section of people, lots of different kinds of women.
It's just interesting people, a real cross-section of society that will be brought together in this show.
"There is a real cross-section of society, from those collecting Hartz IV [jobseekers' allowance] to the professor".
We've got a real cross-section of great artists left in the show and we're up to the semi-final this Sunday – where we've got five acts and we'll get it down to three – and then the final will be the following week.
"That's 1,000 people a month – a real cross-section of society.
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