actually

Example Sentences

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But, of course, what it actually involved is this horrible tragedy.

From BBC

When I got that Elmer plate, the idea that my son could ever actually be advanced enough to understand the words in one of the Elmer board books felt like a wondrous dream.

From The Wall Street Journal

Here he actually sings some blues lyrics—the voice is minimal, but he’s entirely convincing.

From The Wall Street Journal

He actually wondered, in the wake of USC’s loss to Oregon, if he shouldn’t have scaled back the defense even more this season.

From Los Angeles Times

"I did learn to fly a kestrel, which is actually the most fun thing I have ever done in the name of work," she said.

From BBC