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The phrase "actually I drank" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to clarify or emphasize a past action, often in response to a misunderstanding or to correct someone.
Example: "I thought you were still sober, but actually I drank last night."
Alternatives: "in fact, I drank" or "truthfully, I drank".
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Actually, I drank anyway.
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Actually I drink hard cider with ice.
Well, I'm actually investigating the reasons why I drank in the first place and trying to reconcile those as opposed to just trying to ignore alcohol, which I did before.
If I drank enough I could actually feel pleasure.
Even though there is an equally interesting wine list, I actually drank one of the beers.
Actually, I don't drink coffee but I do attend the classes.
[Laughs] It's funny because I was actually a soda drinker, and actually I used to drink it as a kid.
Take ordering and paying for my double tall Frappuccino with light caramel drizzle and non-fat milk on my phone at Starbucks (I actually drink drip, but I like this idea).
"I drink five, actually," he said, then added, laughing: "I can drink six or seven.
I actually drink cream with my tea, sometimes.
We're all familiar with these lies—"My dog is sick," "I have a thing," "Band practice," "Actually I'm trying not to drink anymore," "I'm not your girlfriend anymore," "I think you have the wrong number".
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