actually
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Actually, the latest numbers show Social Security spent $4.5 billion every single day in April, so the total savings figure covers about one hour’s spending.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The Love Actually star was honoured at Hay Festival in Hay-on-Wye, where she spoke with author Elizabeth Day about the novels that shaped her life.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Actually, the fineness of the design is probably best appreciated at night, with its full plumage of illumination switched on.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Actually witnessing the audience’s emotional connection to her lyrics makes “Hit Me Hard and Soft” feel like an epic coming-of-age movie as much as a concert film.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Actually, it was no puzzle to me anymore.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ly
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