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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually picking up" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is genuinely being collected or understood, often in a context where there may have been doubt or uncertainty.
Example: "After several attempts, I feel like I'm actually picking up the concepts in this course."
Alternatives: "truly grasping" or "really understanding".
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People not paid to do so can be seen actually picking up stray hot dog wrappers.
It is also a shame because actually picking up these basic skills can be surprisingly enjoyable.
"Yes, business was weak to begin with, though things were actually picking up before the Sept. 11 tragedy," said Jessica Reif Cohen, a media analyst at Merrill Lynch, who reduced her estimates for the News Corporation weeks ago.
However, after the fourth follow-up email from the candidate, how about actually picking up the phone and calling back that person?
How badly do you want to be able to call your friends directly from your Facebook profile, without actually picking up your phone?
But again, the growth is clearly happening, and actually picking up speed, according to Ulevitch, so that's a very good sign.
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A Interest has actually picked up.
1. KiwiBots don't actually pick up your food.
"She actually picks up the phone when I call".
Well, it will be interesting, because then we could actually pick up signs of life.
He said fund-raising and enthusiasm had actually picked up since Mr. Obama's disappointing debate performance.
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