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Example Sentences
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That marks the reversal of a 15-year period when company buybacks and mergers-and-acquisitions activity whittled down the actual number of shares out there to invest, giving stocks fuel to keep rising, said McElligott.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Research firm Morningstar looked at SpaceX's actual business and concluded it should be worth around $780 billion -- less than half the $1.8 trillion Musk is seeking.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
We tested the major VPN apps using consistent speed benchmarks and real-world scenarios to ensure our recommendations reflect actual performance.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
But it can also be used as a platform to give actual information about who candidates are and what they stand for.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Some liked Rachel because she was “so nice” and “the actual sweetest.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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