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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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Even still, its average target of $11.63 actually reflects about 12% upside from its latest close.
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
And, low cost labor is not actually the most important consideration (which makes sense since China has not been a low labor cost production region for several years).
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the outlet revealed that, during the time of the alleged rape, JAY-Z and Diddy were actually at different locations, as seen in photos dated the night of the 2000 MTV VMAs and afterparty.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The video has been scrutinized, with a report claiming the man is actually an infamous intelligence officer in the Assad government.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
And, low cost labor is not actually the most important consideration (which makes sense since China has not been a low labor cost production region for several years).
—Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, the outlet revealed that, during the time of the alleged rape, JAY-Z and Diddy were actually at different locations, as seen in photos dated the night of the 2000 MTV VMAs and afterparty.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The video has been scrutinized, with a report claiming the man is actually an infamous intelligence officer in the Assad government.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 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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The pair really do go through the ringer, evading elephant stampedes, treacherous mountains, and ice cold snowy condidtions that look like Disney is setting up a cross over sequel with Frozen.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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We’ve been ushered, gradually and completely, into a world where every voice matters, of course, but some — those of an establishment class who want to make sure everyone is really welcomed — matter more than ours.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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And frankly, the pace of learning has never seemed faster.Robert Logemann, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Picnic-ready and portable, these chic cans make for a delightful hostess gift and come in four flavors: Ghia Soda (the original, and frankly, the best—a citrusy, bitter aperitivo), Ghia Ginger, Lime & Salt, and Sumac & Chili.Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the bike rental shop, a very large, very sweet German Shepherd greeted me from her dog bed by the counter.Jessica Pierce, TIME, 15 Dec. 2024
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Well, not all of AI, but in the very near future, there will be legislation aimed at protecting consumers from the nefarious use of AI.Shep Hyken, Forbes, 15 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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In other words, people who are truly authentic at work, in the sense of showcasing their uninhibited, unfiltered, and uncensored emotions and thoughts to others, without any concern of how these may impact them, are the archetype of low EQ individuals.Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Actually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actually. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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