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as in honestly
to tell the truth
actually, I'd rather spend the evening at home
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as in really
in actual fact
I call her Aunt Emily, but she is actually my cousin, not my aunt
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The wheels move easy in all directions, and the scratch-resistant exterior actually holds up.
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The company may have leaned more into making the Tablet 2 a smart home hub with a Thread radio, though as Android Authority notes, Pixel 9 phones that also have the radio don’t actually use it for anything.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
Their sectional sofas are actually 40% off and ship for free.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But while some agencies did indeed take hits, including the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency, the total civilian workforce actually grew.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
The company may have leaned more into making the Tablet 2 a smart home hub with a Thread radio, though as Android Authority notes, Pixel 9 phones that also have the radio don’t actually use it for anything.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
Their sectional sofas are actually 40% off and ship for free.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
But while some agencies did indeed take hits, including the Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency, the total civilian workforce actually grew.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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From the theme song to the Sunday night Reagan family dinners, it's been a fan-favorite since season one (and honestly could have creatively kept going).Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
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That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
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It’s designed really well in a way that lifts the coffee filter, giving some breathing room between the device and the filter.Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Helen-Sam relationship really becomes the focal point of the series.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Not everyone has the resources, the support, or, frankly, the desire for single parenthood.Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
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This idea pulls us toward decisions that value our employees, our community, and frankly, our financial success.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Shayna Baszler and Katana Chance - Women’s Intercontinental Championship Tournament This match wasn’t very entertaining, but Kai winning made sense considering the options.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This last happened in 2013-14 resulting in a very cold winter.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Food prices have indeed soared since the onset of the Covid pandemic in the spring of 2020, rising 23% overall during that period, much of which has coincided with President Joe Biden's tenure in the White House.Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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But there is indeed something that speaks to me: Their life is uncluttered.Robert Klose, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Developing internal motivation—where you’re driven by your own values, interests, and goals—can be truly life-changing.Luciana Paulise, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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These bras last for years, and these are some truly excellent discounts.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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