actual

Example Sentences

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I've included the actual anthem clip that aired last night for comparison.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

But what had never before moved me was an actual reel of film—sitting, in this case, in the inspection room of the George Eastman Museum’s offsite nitrate vaults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Judging from the relatively muted share-price reaction…We believe most investors are aware that inclusion to this list does not necessarily result in actual sanctions or affect fundamental business operations,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Only now is the government getting a better grip on actual price trends in rents and homeownership because of technical problems caused by the shutdown.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

I woke up confident in my conclusions from the day before, and that made them seem like actual plans because I was thinking with logic now, rather than anguish.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo