actual time
Example Sentences
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“The bottom line is that a mismatch between current earnings expectations and the actual time firms need to generate ROI on AI investments could have significant implications for many AI company valuations today.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
In addition, screen use for the 10-year-olds and 18-year-olds was reported by parents through questionnaires, which may not perfectly reflect actual time spent on screens.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2025
"It took years of research but the actual time on the ground was just a few hours," Mr Mortimer said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2024
And given how crowded Disney theme parks are these days, the actual time in the coaster vehicle — again, about a minute — feels too short.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2023
There had been little publicity about the actual time, and because of this there was no crowd waiting, as I had feared and expected.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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