actual
Example Sentences
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Proton’s customer support prioritizes self-service, which may not satisfy users who want immediate, hands-on assistance from actual humans.
From Salon
And because of that, the number of simulator rounds are not anywhere near the number of actual on-course rounds.
From BBC
The weather for any outdoor event is often a concern, and early forecasts had shown rain expected for many of the days surrounding the actual comeback event.
From Salon
“I realize neither of you have served as attorneys with actual clients for a very long time,” he wrote, accusing them of “attacking an attorney and punishing his clients” for appealing their decision.
Option B—no transparency required, but strict liability for any documented discrimination, with penalties calibrated to actual social cost.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.