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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually listening" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to emphasize that someone is genuinely paying attention or engaging with what is being said, often in contrast to merely hearing.
Example: "During the meeting, I could tell that she was actually listening to my concerns, which made me feel valued."
Alternatives: "truly listening" or "genuinely listening".
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The body language of the listener shows if he / she is actually listening or not.
But if anyone is actually listening ….
The St. John's players are actually listening.
Actually, listening concentration is more difficult.
What's harder is actually listening to it," says Holzherr.
"He'll look at me like he's actually listening.
It doesn't matter if anyone is actually listening.
But is anyone in the Foreign Office actually listening?
"Nobody's actually listening to the speakers," he said.
By actually listening to the Princess Mononoke soundtrack.
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Start *actually* listening - and stop interrupting.
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