actual

Example Sentences

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“If the public is unable to distinguish between actual threats to biodiversity and fictionalized narratives, the perceived urgency to act may diminish,” the researchers wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

For the Greens, it's the first national test of whether Zack Polanski's exuberance and knack for grabbing headlines translates into actual power.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

As for the men racing the cars, they weren’t always blown away by the actual circuit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

A landlord also cannot retain an amount that is 125% or more than the amount of the actual damages.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

“You know I’d do almost anything to avoid doing my actual work?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse