actual

Example Sentences

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Past heists relied more on novel malware and identity fraud, but the April 1 campaign leaned heavily on actual human interaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"Going forward, we plan to shift our research focus to humans to verify the extent to which the metabolic changes identified in this study apply to actual dietary habits," stated Professor Matsumura.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Puppets create a liminal space between the quotidian and the fantastic, while inhabiting the same, actual three-dimensional space as the rest of us.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The pressure on consumers comes as the growth of streaming services has slowed, with much of it coming from viewers shifting over from cable rather than an actual expansion of the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“I know he’s my actual uncle, but why can’t he stay where the other strays do?”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith