actual

Example Sentences

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"The terrain is such that it's difficult to see the actual roadway," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

However, “the immediate effect will be to lower input costs, as well as fuel costs to consumers. This will lower actual inflation,” the finance professor told Barron’s.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

The actual reason for delaying versus waiting remains the same, regardless of the political backdrop: Do you need the money now?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

“He has not seen actual sunshine or felt the sun on his skin in years,” Lane said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

So far, though, we could only be excited about the honor of it because we wouldn’t get the actual award till Fire Prevention Day.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson