actual

Example Sentences

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There could be an actual financial crisis in the future.

From Salon

“Beast of War”—“inspired by actual events”—would seem to be that film, though it isn’t quite.

From The Wall Street Journal

The earliest Arenas is likely to return is next Wednesday against Northwestern — though his actual return date could come down to when Arenas’ inner circle signs off that he’s ready.

From Los Angeles Times

Ministers have trimmed the actual tax rate pubs face, the so-called 'multiplier' in the complex calculation of business rates.

From BBC

Subsidy eligibility for this year is based on your expected income for 2026, not your actual income from last year.

From Barron's