actual time
Example Sentences
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The error is barely noticeable at first, but after enough time passes, the clock no longer reflects the actual time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
"When the big image of the product appears on screen, we want the time shown to be close to the actual time on the audience's watches. But we know we won't hit 40 minutes exactly".
From Barron's ● Mar. 29, 2026
By the way, the driving times mentioned here are a rough estimate for a weekend day without traffic, but as you probably know, your actual time may vary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
"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
“You think this guy is an actual time traveler?”
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
