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
The actual time on the way from Chicago was short, but the overwhelming size and variety of the land, the many incidents and people along the way, had stretched time out of all bearing.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
