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Example Sentences
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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
Only now is the government getting a better grip on actual price trends in rents and homeownership because of technical problems caused by the shutdown.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
In May, reports of both actual and planned price increases rose significantly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
“Yep. Mom splurged. Got me a haircut at an actual salon too.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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