actually

Example Sentences

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“And it was really watching Gilda when I realized, ‘cause I’d always liked acting in school, that it was actually a local possibility.

From Los Angeles Times

When Harry Styles announced the dates for his 2026 "world tour", fans were quick to notice it actually only includes performances in seven cities.

From BBC

“Many Chinese netizens realized: ‘The life we take for granted is actually a luxury in the eyes of others.’”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Illinois was a tight game and I actually thought there was some great value in that we were challenged,” Close said after practice Friday at Mo Ostin Basketball Center.

From Los Angeles Times

They might just be better off waiting for the stocks to actually begin trading and see how they perform—instead of taking a big leap into the unknown.

From Barron's