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The actuality was quite different from the theory.
the actuality of the Abominable Snowman is not taken seriously by scientists
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There’s been a running joke of why Netflix would choose the Red Sox to follow for a season, but in actuality, plans for the project began in the 2021 season.
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In a bit about believing in yourself, Williams tells the story of an unnamed athlete — in actuality, Oscar Pistorius — who lost his legs, was given metal replacements, and then attempted to compete in the Olympics, only to be treated poorly by the other competitors and judges.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
In actuality, pork loin and pork tenderloin differ in texture, flavor, and the cooking methods that are best used to prepare them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
He is elected but not yet in office, so his rating is based on anticipation, not on the actuality of his performance.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
In a bit about believing in yourself, Williams tells the story of an unnamed athlete — in actuality, Oscar Pistorius — who lost his legs, was given metal replacements, and then attempted to compete in the Olympics, only to be treated poorly by the other competitors and judges.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
In actuality, pork loin and pork tenderloin differ in texture, flavor, and the cooking methods that are best used to prepare them.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
He is elected but not yet in office, so his rating is based on anticipation, not on the actuality of his performance.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Actuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/actuality. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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