actually

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She has now told USA Today she is actually Sara Cohen.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

When a musician remarked that Mr. Dylan’s song sounded like Lennon’s, he replied: “Well, actually, ‘Norwegian Wood’ sounds a lot like this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"The Israelis... have actually offered to be, frankly, to check themselves a little bit in Lebanon, because they want to make sure that our negotiation is successful," Vance said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

What we think we want is often undermined by what we actually want.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“No? I would like a glass of iced yaupon holly tea and, well, actually, I need directions. I have to find my way back to my auntie’s to make one hundred pieces of frybread.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith