Thus, Ms. Miers was actually expressing the central "big idea" of political conservatism.

McGwire actually expressed hope that the news media attention toward him will subside now that he has slumped.

For the first time in a week he was actually expressing an honest emotion to me.

A person may imply something in what he says, without actually expressing it.

However with "This is my song" she actually expresses her then belief that it was not commercial, she clearly has great affection for the song.

The script actually expressed how music and biography connect, fortifying the musical segments.

Again, he was trying to make her see reason without actually expressing his disbelief in her magic.

Everyone was passing the buck - no one would actually express to John what their feelings were.

The last few weeks was a time to actually express all that.

They actually expressed a desire to live in the open air.