actual

Example Sentences

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And though the high gloss may be an act given Gaston’s actual vocation, Marshall plays the part as if the crook himself believes the masquerade.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Those receiving Social Security won’t find out the actual cost-of-living adjustment until October.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

“It’s tough to compare a WBC team with an actual MLB team,” Clement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

“As always,” the legal employee battling the chatbot said, “I ended up just using my real, actual brain.”

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2026

“You know I’d do almost anything to avoid doing my actual work?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse