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The pigs did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others. With their superior knowledge it was natural that they should assume the leadership. 🔊

Many of us actually dislike milk and apples. I dislike them myself. Our sole object in taking these things is to preserve our health. 🔊

On the contrary, it was he who had advocated it in the beginning, and the plan which Snowball had drawn on the floor of the incubator shed had actually been stolen from among Napoleon's papers. 🔊

Actually the Commandment read: "No animal shall drink alcohol to excess." 🔊

Liberal oldage pensions had been agreed upon. As yet no animal had actually retired on pension, but of late the subject had been discussed more and more. 🔊

In fact, it was he who had actually been the leader of the human forces, and had charged into battle with the words "Long live Humanity!" 🔊

Some of the animals had noticed that the van which took Boxer away was marked "Horse Slaughterer," and had actually jumped to the conclusion that Boxer was being sent to the knacker's. 🔊

She was two years past the retiring age, but in fact no animal had ever actually retired. 🔊

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