actually
Example Sentences
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The race report from Suzuka actually mentioned that more than half Aston Martin's deficit to the front was caused by the chassis.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
The idea of making golfers actually get the ball in the hole raises all sorts of concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Instead, it draws from what is actually happening in the marketplace.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
To start, they’ve been masquerading as a vegetable when they are actually classified as botanical fruits.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“Well, enough about Rachel. I actually came in to ask if you still want to go with me.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.