actuality
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The five years, in actuality, starts from the point at which United get the green light to put spades in the ground.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
In actuality, they’ll be weakening one of the great checks against the actual threat—emboldening the real danger that is sitting, and amassing further power, within.
From Slate • May 15, 2025
Upon opening my eyes, I discover the ‘brook’ is, in actuality, a horse releasing a powerful stream of urine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
In actuality, DoorDash pocketed those tips, adding the funds to the driver's base pay instead of giving them the full tips they earned.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025
In actuality, he never even got through the grabbing part with much success.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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