actually

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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